North Adams can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They blew past the Peebles Indians 11-5. North Adams' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ethan Taylor and Caleb Rothwell were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Taylor struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Rothwell tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Taylor has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Taylor scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Rothwell scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, North Adams let Colin Tolle and Carsyn Raines loose on the outfield. Tolle scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Raines scored a run while going 2-for-3. Easton Daulton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
On Peebles' side, Brandon Rayburn made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
North Adams' victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Peebles, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-4.
North Adams will head out on the road to challenge Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. North Adams is facing Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington at the right time seeing as Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Peebles, they will be playing at home against Fayetteville-Perry at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Fayetteville-Perry is coming into the game with six straight losses on the road, meaning Peebles will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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