Exeter extended their losing streak to six on Monday, dropping them down to 8-18. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wheaton Bulldogs. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bulldogs earlier this season, when they won 2-0.
Exeter saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Briley Hargus, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
As for Wheaton, the win got them back to even at 10-10. The victory made it back-to-back wins for they.
On Wheaton's side, Logan Brattin made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Brattin also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Wheaton is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 8-9 otherwise. Brattin was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Riley Roller, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI and one stolen base. Wheaton is undefeated when Roller posts three or more RBI, but 6-10 otherwise. Jayson Peterson also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Exeter will head out to challenge Hurley at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wheaton, they will venture away from home to face off against Sarcoxie at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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