Cuba was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 15-5 defeat at the hands of the St. James Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cuba of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For St. James' part, Jv Meurer and Jesse Hudson were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Meurer struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up five earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Hudson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Meurer scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances, while Hudson scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cooper Schacht was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Landon Davis, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Cuba's defeat dropped their record down to 1-15. As for St. James, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cuba will face off against Bourbon at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Bourbon is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Cuba will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for St. James, they will head out on the road to challenge Union at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Union's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so St. James' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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