
Pirates
| 05/08/25 @ Ovid-Elsie | 11-9 |
| 05/08/25 @ Ovid-Elsie | 15-5 |
| 05/07/25 vs Coleman | 13-1 |
| 05/02/25 vs St. Charles | 16-1 |
| 05/02/25 vs St. Charles | 16-1 |
| + 8 more games |
Fulton entered their tilt with Ovid-Elsie on Thursday with 12 consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with 13. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 victory over the Marauders. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pirates have posted since April 25th.
Parker Duflo made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted over his last 12 contests.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carson Litwiller, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bryson Sattler, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and four runs.
Fulton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .513 or higher in five consecutive matches.
Fulton pushed their record up to 16-5 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Ovid-Elsie, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Fulton will be taking part in a tournament against Perry at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Pirates are facing the Ramblers at the right time seeing as the Ramblers are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Ovid-Elsie, they will head out on the road to take on Greenville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Marauders surely won't give up without a fight.
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