Fort Wayne Northrop had lost five straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 3-23 to make it six. They fell just short of the Fort Wayne South Side Archers by a score of 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Bruins have suffered since May 2nd.
Jaxon Scott was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time he hasn't allowed a single hit since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Scott wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jason Sheppard, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Fort Wayne South Side, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-15. The game was the first time they have beaten Fort Wayne Northrop on their field since May 20, 2021.
Like Fort Wayne Northrop, Fort Wayne South Side also got a great game from a two-way player: David Sandoval. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Sandoval posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Fort Wayne South Side is 5-1 when Sandoval posts two or more stolen bases, but 3-14 otherwise.
Fort Wayne Northrop and Fort Wayne South Side are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Bruins will challenge Fort Wayne North Side at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fort Wayne South Side, they will head out to challenge Central Noble at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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