Crystal Springs Uplands had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-3-1 to make it six. They lost 13-2 to the Priory Panthers. The Gryphons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Connor Uchida made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
As for Priory, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 0-3-1 Crystal Springs Uplands and 1-4 Jefferson.
On Priory's side, Michael Hildebrandt made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hildebrandt was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kai Aalfs was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Harrison Kim was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Crystal Springs Uplands is set to take on their familiar foe Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Priory will challenge rival El Camino at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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