Baseball Recap: Princeton Eagles vs. Loyalton Grizzlies
Princeton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 20-1 loss at the hands of the Loyalton Grizzlies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Princeton of the 20-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Loyalton's part, Cooper Holland was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Holland has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Holland was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ryland Martinetti was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Gus Petterson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Princeton's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Loyalton, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-5-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Princeton by a score of 11-1 later that day.
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