Baseball Recap: Dynamic duo of Braylon Williams and Oscar Nelson lead Morse to victory

By Team Reports May 15, 2024, 3:16pm

Baseball Recap: Morse Shipbuilders vs. Gardiner Tigers

Morse won the last time they faced Gardiner, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Morse Shipbuilders won by a run and slipped past the Gardiner Tigers 7-6.

Calin Gould spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Morse let Oscar Nelson and Braylon Williams loose on the outfield. Nelson scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Williams scored a run while going 2-for-3.

On Gardiner's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jake Farnham, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.

Morse's win bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Gardiner, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Morse will take on Medomak Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gardiner, they will be playing at home against Lincoln Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln Academy is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Gardiner will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.

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