Fordson extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-10. They came up short against the Edsel Ford Thunderbirds, falling 13-1. The Tractors were not able to make up for their defeat to the Thunderbirds from their previous meeting back in May of 2017.
As for Edsel Ford, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-9. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
For Edsel Ford's part, Chase Gilbert was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI Gilbert has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Jonathan Harrison, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fordson will welcome Crestwood at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Edsel Ford, they will challenge Melvindale at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cardinals' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Thunderbirds' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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