L'Anse Creuse North came into this matchup off a tough nine-run defeat on Thursday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Grosse Pointe North Norsemen by a score of 3-1 on Monday. Surprisingly, this marked the Crusaders' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
L'Anse Creuse North got a good showing from Gavin Azzopardi, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Azzopardi has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, L'Anse Creuse North saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lukas Bray, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one RBI.
L'Anse Creuse North has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season. As for Grosse Pointe North, they moved to 3-12 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Looking ahead, Grosse Pointe North will host University Liggett at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. L'Anse Creuse North will be paying especially close attention to the Norsemen's contest: after the Norsemen face off against the Knights, they'll take on L'Anse Creuse North again at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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