Mountainside scored the most runs they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Beaverton Beavers by a score of 9-8. Mountainside was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Beaverton apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
Cole Crossley was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits.
On the hitting side, Gunnar Gustafson and Elym Young did some serious damage despite the final result: Gustafson went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Young scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Landen Sigler, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Mountainside's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Beaverton, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mountainside will take on Aloha at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last five games Mountainside has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Beaverton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Beaverton is facing West Salem at the right time seeing as West Salem is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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