In what's become a running theme this season, Grantsville gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Summit Academy Bears as the Grantsville Cowboys made off with an 18-2 win. The victory was just business as usual For Grantsville, who after 11 games remain undefeated this season.
Stratton Orgill made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Orgill was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
In other pitching news, Mason Butler looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Brett Darrow was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Hayden Hall, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Summit Academy's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was COOPER DERBIDGE, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Grantsville pushed their record up to 11-0 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs per game. As for Summit Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Grantsville will face off against Ben Lomond at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Grantsville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Ben Lomond's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Summit Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Providence Hall at 3:30 p.m. Summit Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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