Piqua had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 6-6 to make it four. They fell 3-0 to the Fairborn Skyhawks. Indians fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Skyhawks since Wednesday.
As for Fairborn, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 7-8 record. The game was the first time they have beaten Piqua on their field since May 3, 2021.
For Fairborn's part, Piqua's batters probably weren't too happy with Dillon Efaw, who pitched a no hitter and racked up eight Ks (he gave up two walks). The Skyhawks are 2-1 when Efaw posts eight or more strikeouts, but 5-7 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Owen Lauderman was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Fairborn's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-8 when he doesn't). Troy Cooper also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Coming up, Piqua will challenge Butler at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Fairborn, they will take on Sidney at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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