Esko dropped to 5-4 on Wednesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] Wolverines by a score of 3-2. The game marked the Eskomos' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Aiden True made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and earned one run and four stolen bases.
As for Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia], they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games.
On Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia]'s side, Owen Hallin was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was Hallin's first of the season.
Coming up, Esko will challenge Hinckley-Finlayson at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia], they will host Chisago Lakes Area at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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