Deep Creek had lost eight straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-16 to make it nine. They lost 6-0 to the Grassfield Grizzlies. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Hornets' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Grassfield, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 14-6 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.
For Grassfield's part, Giacomo Franco made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Franco has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Bryce Edick looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched.
Franco wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jameson Dick, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Deep Creek will square off against rival Great Bridge at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Grassfield is set to face off against their familiar foe Lakeland at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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