Stagg has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.79 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost 12-4 to the Franklin Yellowjackets. The defeat continues a trend for the Delta Kings in their meetings with the Yellowjackets: they've now lost four in a row.
Aelias Guerrero was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
In other batting news, Jackson Brooks made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That home run marked the first that he launched this season. Another player making a difference was Christiano Shaw, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Stagg's loss dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Franklin, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Coincidentally, Stagg and Franklin will both be playing Edison the next time they take the field. Franklin will head out to face Edison at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Stagg will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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