Catlin Gabel had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 2-11 to make it four. They came up short against the Banks Braves, falling 20-6. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Braves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-4 back in April.
As for Banks, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Banks' part, Cris Medina made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Medina has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with six stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Banks got a massive performance out of Lincoln Holscher, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base. Those four runs gave Holscher a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Jackson, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Catlin Gabel is set to face off against their familiar foe Horizon Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Banks will square off against rival Neah-Kah-Nie on Friday.
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