Sterling extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping them down to 12-15. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Fletcher Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Tigers have suffered since March 13th.
As for Fletcher, their record is now 21-10. The win continues a trend for them in their matchups with Sterling: they've now won three in a row.
For Fletcher's part, Cameron Wilkerson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wilkerson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March.
Wilkerson wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Gaddis, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Ayson Clark also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Sterling does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fletcher, they will face off against Apache at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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