Byron-Bergen scored the most runs they've had all season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Albion Purple Eagles by a score of 11-10. Byron-Bergen just can't catch a break and has now endured four losses in a row.
Tyler Chapman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-5. Martin MacConnell was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with a triple, a double, and an RBI.
On Albion's side, Gavin Boyce made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Boyce has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Boyce was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Elliott Trapiss was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Josh Bovenzi, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4.
Byron-Bergen's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Albion, their victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-5.
Byron-Bergen will head out on the road to square off against Alexander at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Byron-Bergen will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Albion, they will head out on the road to take on Attica at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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