Osbourn had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-18 to make it five. They came up short against the Osbourn Park Yellowjackets, falling 16-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Yellowjackets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-2 back in April.
Lenell Evans made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run.
As for Osbourn Park, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by ten runs or more this season.
On Osbourn Park's side, Eli Laughman looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). Laughman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lucas Duncan was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Osbourn Park: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Nick Shifflett, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Osbourn will square off against Manassas Park at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles are facing the Cougars at the right time seeing as the Cougars are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Osbourn Park, they will face off against Gainesville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cardinals' pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so the Yellowjackets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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