Windsor extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 6-12 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Perryville Pirates. Owls fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Pirates since on Wednesday.
Cole Scott spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances.
As for Perryville, the win got them back to even at 5-5. The game was the first time they have beaten Windsor on their field since May 1, 2018.
On Perryville's side, the result came thanks to Waylon Huber's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up seven Ks. Huber also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Pirates are 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-4 otherwise.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Barrett Wheeler, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.
While Windsor had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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