Newburgh Free Academy hit Grassfield with a four-run sixth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Grizzlies came up short against the Goldbacks, falling 7-1. The Grizzlies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Grassfield had to settle for second despite strong performances on the mound from Bryce Beahm and Bryce Edick Beahm pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits, while Edick pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.
At the plate, Giacomo Franco was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season.
Grassfield now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Newburgh Free Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grassfield will face off against Fairfax at 8:30 a.m. on Friday. The Grizzlies are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Newburgh Free Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Tallwood at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. The Goldbacks will also cruise into their next matchup with the timing on their side: the Lions will have lost five straight heading into Friday's contest.
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