Skyline dropped to 3-14 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 19-0 to the Ellis Railroaders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Thunderbirds of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Ellis, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by eight runs or more this season.
For Ellis' part, Easton Blackwill made a splash while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Blackwill has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Baylor Born, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Jax Ruf, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
While Skyline had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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