Sheldon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 12-2 loss at the hands of the South Salem Saxons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Sheldon of the 9-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2019.
For South Salem's part, Carter Nelson tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Nelson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings every time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Gavin Price was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Greer, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Sheldon's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for South Salem, they pushed their record up to 11-1 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sheldon will take on Grants Pass at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for South Salem, they will be playing at home against Clackamas at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. South Salem's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Clackamas' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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