Pulaski extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-5 in the process. They lost 8-0 to the Port Byron Panthers. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Blue Devils were not able to get on the board.
As for Port Byron, they now have a winning record of 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win they have posted against Pulaski since April 13, 2019.
For Port Byron's part, Connor Usowski made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 21 over seven innings pitched. Usowski is becoming a predictor of Port Byron's success: when he posts at least ten strikeouts the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Usowski was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
Usowski wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Matt Howell, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Alex Laframboise also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Looking ahead, Pulaski will square off against Central at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Port Byron, they will face off against Cato-Meridian at 4:30 p.m. on the 30th.
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