Sadly, Eastpointe is still looking for their first win of the season after four matches. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Hazel Park Vikings, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Eastpointe of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Wednesday.
For Hazel Park's part, Ryan Lee was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lee has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lee was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Hazel Park got a massive performance out of Brady Dixon, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-3. Dixon is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Josh Wilkowski was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3.
Eastpointe's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Hazel Park, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-3.
Eastpointe will head out on the road to square off against Clintondale at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Clintondale is coming into the game with four straight wins at home, so Eastpointe will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Hazel Park will take on Center Line at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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