Brockton had lost six straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 5-13 to make it seven. They came up short against the Cardinal Spellman Cardinals, falling 11-0. Boxers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Cardinals since on Monday.
As for Cardinal Spellman, with the victory, they broke their seven-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-15. The game was the first time they have beaten Brockton on their field since May 15, 2015.
For Cardinal Spellman's part, Tyler Alsen made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Alsen has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Cardinal Spellman's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-15 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Lucas Soares was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Flaherty, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brockton will welcome Diman RVT at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bengals will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Boxers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cardinal Spellman, they will take on Martha's Vineyard Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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