Thrasher extended their losing streak to nine on Friday, dropping them down to 3-13. They came up short against the Falkner Eagles, falling 15-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-4 on Tuesday.
Thrasher saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Pace, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Falkner, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-9. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by seven runs or more this season.
On Falkner's side, Nolan Ashley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. Ashley has become a key player for Falkner: the team is undefeated when he posts at least ten strikeouts, but 8-9 otherwise. Ashley was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one run and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Anthony Morgan was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Asa Childs was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Thrasher wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 9-6 loss against Tremont on the 13th. As for Falkner, they have also already played their next contest, a 19-7 defeat against Bruce on the 11th.
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