Cedarcrest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lynnwood Royals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cedarcrest of the 6-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Jackson Rees spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Cooper Ayers made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Luke Thompson was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
On Lynnwood's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and he was also dialed-in: Gavin Harrington gave up just two earned runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Jaxson Kaulfus was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Jace Hampson, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
Cedarcrest's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Lynnwood, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-6.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Cedarcrest by a score of 5-4.
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