Summertown came tearing into Monday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Mt. Pleasant Tigers as they made off with a 12-3 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Summertown has managed all season.
Grayson Burleson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Burleson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Burleson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Zach Staggs was a standout: he fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-4. Aiden Perez was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Summertown's win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Mt. Pleasant, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Summertown beat Mt. Pleasant by a score of 14-4 later that day.
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