Western Guilford had lost nine straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 3-19 to make it ten. They lost 21-5 to the Grimsley Whirlies. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Whirlies this season, with their most recent defeat being a 18-0 loss back in March.
As for Grimsley, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 20-4. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Grimsley's part, Levi Ponder was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ponder has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Clay Rosser was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tai Richmond, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
As of now, neither Western Guilford nor Grimsley have any future games scheduled.
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