Eastside extended their losing streak to 13 on Friday, dropping them down to 1-17. They lost 17-7 to the Countryside Christian Minutemen. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Minutemen this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 22-3 on March 6th.
As for Countryside Christian, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-5. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
For Countryside Christian's part, Hunter Burgess made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Burgess has become a key player for Countryside Christian: the team is 4-1 when he allows at most three hits, but 3-4 otherwise. Burgess was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
In other batting news, Lucas Gruenwald was excellent, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Easton Watson was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Coincidentally, Eastside and Countryside Christian will both be playing Saint Francis Catholic Academy the next time they take the field. The Minutemen will head out to face the Wolves at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, while the Rams will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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