Heide Trask was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the East Columbus Gators by a score of 8-6. Heide Trask was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as East Columbus apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For East Columbus' part, Gauge Simmons was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Simmons has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Simmons was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Braylon Waddell was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was George Nance, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Heide Trask's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for East Columbus, their win bumped their record up to 7-8.
Heide Trask didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 12-2 victory vs. Wallace-Rose Hill on the 25th. East Columbus has also already played their next match, an 11-2 win against Heide Trask on the 26th.
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