Princeton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 20-1 loss at the hands of the Loyalton Grizzlies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Princeton of the 20-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Loyalton's part, Cooper Holland was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Holland has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Holland was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ryland Martinetti was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Gus Petterson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Princeton's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Loyalton, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-5-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Princeton by a score of 11-1 later that day.
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