Ashby was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They lost 20-4 to the Upsala/Swanville Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ashby of the 9-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Upsala/Swanville's part, Jack Primus was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits. Primus was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Upsala/Swanville got a massive performance out of Bryce Binek, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Hunter Boeckermann, who went 3-for-6 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
Ashby's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Upsala/Swanville, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ashby will take on Long Prairie-Grey Eagle at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Upsala/Swanville, they will be playing at home against Crosby-Ironton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Crosby-Ironton will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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