Benjamin Franklin extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 4-11. They came up short against the John Ehret Patriots, falling 17-6. That's two games in a row now that the Falcons have lost by exactly 11 runs.
As for John Ehret, their victory bumped their record up to 9-12. They not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since February 28th (when they won 16-1).
For John Ehret's part, Simon Pena made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Pena also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because John Ehret is 4-2 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 5-10 otherwise. Pena was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Rayon Craft and Dustin Walker did most of the damage at the plate: Craft got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one triple, while Walker went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those two hits gave Walker a new career-high. Jayden Meran was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Benjamin Franklin will venture away from home to take on Newman at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for John Ehret, they will take on Pine at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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