For the second straight game, Kate Duncan Smith DAR will face off against North Sand Mountain. The Patriots will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bison at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Kate Duncan Smith DAR has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while North Sand Mountain will arrive with three straight victories.
Kate Duncan Smith DAR fell victim to North Sand Mountain and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Bison, falling 10-0.
For North Sand Mountain's part, Luke Reed was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Reed has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. He has become a key player for North Sand Mountain: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-7 otherwise.
In other batting news, North Sand Mountain let Cooper Pierce and Carson Harvey run wild. Pierce went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Harvey went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most doubles Harvey has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Burgess, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Kate Duncan Smith DAR's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for North Sand Mountain, their win bumped their record up to 14-7.
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