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| 04/27/26 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 04/10/26 - Away | 4-2 W |
| 04/28/25 - Home | 17-3 W |
| 04/11/25 - Away | 3-4 L |
| 04/22/24 - Home | 5-1 W |
| + 5 more games |
Utica had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged out the Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies 4-3 on Monday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 4-2 on April 10th.
Braxton Fisher spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Elijah Bland, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Nate Hite, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Utica's win bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Johnstown-Monroe, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Utica will take on rival Mt. Vernon at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Johnstown-Monroe is set to face off against their familiar foe Granville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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