Sabino extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-14 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Thatcher Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Sabercats have suffered since February 28, 2024.
As for Thatcher, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 7-12 record. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since March 12th.
For Thatcher's part, Paxton Echols spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Traekon ?TK? Kempton, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kody Bingham, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Coming up, Sabino will venture away from home to take on Tanque Verde at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Hawks will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Sabercats surely won't give up without a fight. As for Thatcher, they will host Catalina at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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