BELOIT—Sure, an 8-6 loss at the hands of the South Bend Cubs in extra innings of Sunday’s series finale was a bit of a downer for the Beloit Sky Carp, especially as it was their first loss of the season at ABC Supply Stadium.
But, it was only one small dark cloud in what was otherwise an outstanding six-game series for the Sky Carp, a homestand that Beloit won 5-1. The Sky Carp have won seven of their first eight home games.
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