Millersport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 11-1 to the Bishop Rosecrans Bishops. That's two games in a row now that Millersport has lost by exactly ten runs.
Brendan Jakeway made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicholas Yingling, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI.
On Bishop Rosecrans' side, Coen Grandstaff was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Grandstaff has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Grandstaff was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brenden Bernath, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Drew Dollings, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Millersport's loss dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Bishop Rosecrans, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-4.
Millersport didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 4-1 victory vs. Liberty Christian Academy on the 27th. Bishop Rosecrans has also already played their next matchup, a 10-8 defeat against Crooksville on the 27th.
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