Tecumseh won the last time they faced Borden, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Tecumseh Braves won by a run and slipped past the Borden Braves 8-7.
Westen Curtis tossed a big game, pitching 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
At the plate, Tecumseh let Braydon Long and Wyatt Huddleston loose on the outfield. Long scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Huddleston scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Holder, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
On Borden's side, Alex Schuler was cooking despite his team's loss, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Borden hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tecumseh struck out seven times.
Tecumseh's win bumped their record up to 4-16. As for Borden, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season.
Tecumseh will look to defend their home field on Monday against Evansville Christian at 4:30 p.m. Tecumseh is on an eight-game streak of home losses, Evansville Christian a five-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. Borden will take on New Washington at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Borden is facing New Washington at the right time seeing as New Washington is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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