Leeton extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-9. They lost 10-0 to the Sweet Springs Greyhounds. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Bulldogs were not able to get on the board.
As for Sweet Springs, the win snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 4-7 record. They not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since March 20th (when they won 13-3).
For Sweet Springs' part, Levi Hinck was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Hinck also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Sweet Springs is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-6 otherwise. Hinck was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Gabe Benson was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Colt Bryant, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leeton will host Prairie Home at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sweet Springs, they will welcome Slater on Saturday.
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