Bridgeport had lost four straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 2-5 to make it five. They fell 9-5 to the Memphis Yellowjackets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Yellowjackets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-4 on Monday.
As for Memphis, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games.
For Memphis' part, Keegan Walsh was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Walsh has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Walsh wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Peyerk, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Ethan Peacock was another, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Looking ahead, Bridgeport is taking a road trip to take on Frankenmuth at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Memphis, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against More Academy at 4:30 p.m.
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