Noble had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 6-8 to make it four. They came up short against the Scarborough Red Storm, falling 10-0. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Knights, who until this match were averaging 3.36 runs allowed.
Noble saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aidan Roberts, who went 2-for-3 with one double. That double marked the first that Roberts has hit this season.
As for Scarborough, the win keeps they at an undefeated 13-0. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by seven runs or more this season.
On Scarborough's side, Ryan Shugars was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Shugars has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Matthew Fallona was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kayson Cyr, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Noble will head out to face off against Deering at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Knights are facing the Rams at the right time seeing as the Rams are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Scarborough, they will venture away from home to square off against Westbrook at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Red Storm will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: the Blue Blazes will have lost 11 straight heading into Saturday's matchup.
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