South Summit was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 15th straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 21-6 defeat at the hands of the Grantsville Cowboys. The result was an unpleasant reminder to South Summit of the 5-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Wiley Crystall made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Body Miltenbugery, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
On Grantsville's side, Easton Webb was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Webb was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Mason Butler looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Grantsville got a massive performance out of Krue Warren, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jordan Fawson, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
South Summit's defeat dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Grantsville, they pushed their record up to 17-1 with that victory, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Union the next time they take the field. South Summit will host Union at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, while Grantsville will host them at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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