Frederick Gunn extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 9-8. They came up short against the Cheshire Academy Cats, falling 22-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Highlanders of the 14-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
As for Cheshire Academy, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 18-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Cheshire Academy's part, Justin Fanning looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Fanning has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Owen Widger, who went 2-for-3 with four runs, five RBI, and one double. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Bryce Payne also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
As of now, neither Frederick Gunn nor Cheshire Academy have any future games scheduled.
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