Benjamin Logan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell just short of the North Union Wildcats by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Benjamin Logan of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Ethan Martin was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Martin has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Martin was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Martin wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bryden Morris, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Like Benjamin Logan, North Union also got a great game from a two-way player: Tyler Krebehenne. He struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Krebehenne was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Benjamin Logan's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for North Union, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a massive bump to their 10-6-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Benjamin Logan will take on Shawnee at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Shawnee's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Benjamin Logan's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for North Union, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Kenton Ridge, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:15 p.m.
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