Jefferson had lost ten straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-16 to make it 11. They lost 13-1 to the Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Gryphons this season, with their most recent loss being a 9-1 defeat on Tuesday.
As for Crystal Springs Uplands, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-2. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
For Crystal Springs Uplands' part, Brandon Ma made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 17 over seven innings pitched. Ma has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Connor Uchida was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Nick Loew also deserves some recognition as he hit his first doubles of the season.
Looking ahead, Jefferson will welcome South San Francisco at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Crystal Springs Uplands, they will head out on the road to take on Pinewood at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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