Forestview scored the most runs they've had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Ashbrook Greenwave by a score of 12-10. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Forestview got a good showing from Isaac Aycock, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit.
On the hitting side, James Bolinsky was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Forestview was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .378. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
On Ashbrook's side, Brayden Auten made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Auten has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Auten was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Johann Antonio was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kenneth Bird, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Forestview dropped their record down to 1-13 with that loss, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Ashbrook, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Forestview will take on Palisades at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Forestview has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Ashbrook, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Forestview at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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