David Crockett fell victim to Elizabethton and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They fell just short of the Elizabethton Fighting Cyclones by a score of 1-0. David Crockett was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Elizabethton apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on April 10th.
David Crockett got a good showing from Mason Grindstaff, who tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned run or hits. Grindstaff has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, David Crockett saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nate Walters, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
David Crockett has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season. As for Elizabethton, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. David Crockett will take on University at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Elizabethton, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Johnson County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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