Atherton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They suffered a rough 13-1 defeat at the hands of the Morrice Orioles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Atherton of the 14-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Morrice's part, Austin Gutting made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Gutting has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gutting was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
In other batting news, Peyton Chapko was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Joel Fisher, who scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Atherton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Morrice, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Atherton will head out on the road to face off against Genesee at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Morrice, they will be playing at home against Hamady at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hamady is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Morrice will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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