Baseball Recap: Craigmont Takes a Loss

Craigmont was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ridgeway Roadrunners. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Roadrunners this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-1 back in March.

Nadevean Sears was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs but no hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That hit was his first of the season.

Antonio Grove

Stolen Base

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In other batting news, Antonio Grove and Jordan Jones stepped up to the plate in a big way. Grove got on base in both of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, while Jones scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in both of his plate appearances. Grove has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.

Craigmont's record now sits at 1-7. As for Ridgeway, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Craigmont will take on Raleigh-Egypt at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ridgeway, they will venture away from home to take on Power Center Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.