Drew was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the International Jaguars by a score of 6-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Drew of the 5-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For International's part, Victor Hasson made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Hasson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hasson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Erik Ruden, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Miles Kirby, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Drew's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for International, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Drew will face off against International at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for International, they will head out on the road to take on Valley Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. International is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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