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Blackman extended their winning streak to eight on Monday, bumping them up to 12-7. They walked away with a 6-2 win over the Oakland Patriots. The game was the first time the Blaze have beaten the Patriots on their field since April 16, 2024.

Andrew Monson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). That’s the most strikeouts he has posted over his last four contests. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.

In other pitching news, Rett Hayes looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn’t given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

Monson wasn’t the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cole Howard, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That double was Howard’s first of the season. Another was Jacob Adamson, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Blackman lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That’s the most home runs they’ve managed all season.

As for Oakland, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matchups. That’s put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 15, 2025, but that streak is no more.

On Oakland’s side, Lane Veron was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits.

Blackman will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Patriots: the pair’s next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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