Deep Run dropped their record down to 12-7 on Friday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Godwin Eagles by a score of 2-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 6-4 back in April.
Will Frank was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Deep Run saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Saunders, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
As for Godwin, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games. That somehow still isn't as good as their 13-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games.
On Godwin's side, the result came thanks to Luke Smyers's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up 14 Ks.
At the plate, Matthew Hartsfield was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Deep Run will take on rival Freeman at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Wildcats 3.3, the Mavericks 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Godwin is set to face off against their familiar foe Hermitage at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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