Garfield Heights had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-5 to make it four. They came up short against the Brush Arcs, falling 17-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 18-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Brush's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
For Brush's part, Isaac Sypniewski was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Sypniewski was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Those hits were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Dominick Taylor was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those runs marked the first that he has scored this season. Another player making a difference was Keith Feagin, Jr., who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Garfield Heights will venture away from home to take on Richmond Heights at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Brush, they are taking a road trip to face off against Valley Forge at 12:00 p.m. on Friday.
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