Durant can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 17-7 margin over the Riverview Sharks. Winning may never get old, but Durant sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Durant got a great performance from Gehrig Graham as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over 5.1 innings pitched. Graham has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Durant let Nick April-Gath and Brantley Hayward loose on the outfield. April-Gath scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-6, while Hayward went 4-for-4 with three doubles and three RBI. April-Gath continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Brody Lissy was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases.
Durant has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season. As for Riverview, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Durant will take on Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Durant is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Riverview, they will be playing at home against Palm Harbor University at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Palm Harbor University's pitching crew has only allowed 1.7 runs per game this season, so Riverview's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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