Frankton dropped their record down to 12-9 on Thursday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins at home. They lost 9-3 to the Mississinewa Indians. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Hunter Ulery was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent over his last four matchups.
At the plate, Caine Oakley was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
As for Mississinewa, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-10. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
On Mississinewa's side, Kenny Ayala spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Bryson Vasquez was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyler Thompson, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Frankton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 15-12 defeat against Yorktown on the 23rd. As for Mississinewa, they will welcome Maconaquah at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Indians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Braves have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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