Eaglecrest and Grandview squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Eaglecrest had to settle for second. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Grandview Wolves. The defeat was just more heartbreak for Eaglecrest, who fell 2-0 when the teams last met back in April.
For Grandview's part, Nick Martensen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Brock Johnston was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Easton Flores was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Eaglecrest's loss dropped their record down to 13-12. As for Grandview, they have been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season.
Eaglecrest does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Grandview, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Prairie View at 12:00 p.m. Prairie View will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Grandview surely won't give up without a fight.
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