Spring Grove was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Daniel Boone Blazers by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Spring Grove of the 5-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Nizeah Mummert and Landon Bailey did some serious damage despite the final result: Mummert went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double, while Bailey scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jaydon Shaffer, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Spring Grove was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Daniel Boone's side, Blake Jeitles looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hayden Lee, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Maddox Roy was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Spring Grove's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Daniel Boone, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Spring Grove will head out on the road to take on New Oxford at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. New Oxford is coming into the game with four straight victories at home, so Spring Grove will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Daniel Boone will take on Fleetwood at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Daniel Boone is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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