Lima Senior was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Start Spartans. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Lima Senior has scored all season.
Lima Senior saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Clay Jordan, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Start's side, Xavier Coleman was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Coleman has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Coleman was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Lima Senior's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Start, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lima Senior will face off against Waite at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lima Senior is facing Waite at the right time seeing as Waite is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Start, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Bowsher at 5:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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