Kirtland has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.71 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They lost 10-0 to the Wickliffe Blue Devils. The game marked the first time this season in which the Hornets were not able to get on the board.
Kirtland got a good showing from Sebastian Becker, who tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. What's more, Becker gave up only two walks, the fewest he's had since back in April.
Kirtland's defeat dropped their record down to 12-2. As for Wickliffe, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
While Kirtland 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 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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