Tuesday just wasn't the day for Silver Creek's offense. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fairview Knights on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Raptors' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Noah Richardson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
Silver Creek's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Fairview, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Silver Creek will challenge Skyline at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Falcons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.13 runs per game on average), something the Raptors will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Fairview, they will head out on the road to face off against Erie at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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