Goose Creek extended their losing streak to 14 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-18-2 in the process. They lost 15-0 to the Stratford Knights. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Knights this season, with their most recent defeat being a 17-0 loss on Wednesday.
As for Stratford, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 19-4-2. Considering they have won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Stratford's part, Bryce Herpolsheimer made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Herpolsheimer was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other pitching news, Kyle McDowell looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Stratford got a massive performance out of Jason Smith, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those four stolen bases gave Smith a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Walter Argrett, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, two doubles, and one run.
As of now, neither Goose Creek nor Stratford have any future games scheduled.
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