Gardiner lost against Morse back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Gardiner Tigers fell just short of the Morse Shipbuilders by a score of 7-6.
Gardiner saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jake Farnham, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
On Morse's side, Calin Gould spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. Gould has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Morse let Oscar Nelson and Braylon Williams loose on the outfield. Nelson scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Williams scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Gardiner's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Morse, their win bumped their record up to 3-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gardiner will take on Lincoln Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln Academy is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Gardiner will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Morse, they will be playing at home against Medomak Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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