Burr & Burton lost a heartbreaker to Mount Anthony when they met back in June of 2023, and they left with a heavy heart again on Thursday. The Burr & Burton Bulldogs fell 6-2 to the Mount Anthony Patriots. Burr & Burton has struggled against Mount Anthony recently, as their game on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
For Mount Anthony's part, Tanner Bushee was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Bushee was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Mount Anthony let Sean Moriarty and Jacoby Dicranian loose on the outfield. Moriarty scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Dicranian scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Moriarty has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Carter Thompson, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Burr & Burton's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Mount Anthony, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Burr & Burton will take on Champlain Valley Union at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Mount Anthony, they will head out on the road to square off against South Burlington at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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