Purdy dropped their record down to 11-5 on Saturday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They lost 14-6 to the Diamond Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Eagles have suffered since May 14, 2024.
As for Diamond, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-3. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Diamond's part, Daniel Weiss made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Weiss has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adam Brown, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Maddox Youngblood was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Purdy and Diamond will both be playing Seneca the next time they take the field. The Eagles will host the Indians at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Wildcats will play them later in the day, at 1:00 p.m.
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