Gaffney and Spartanburg pushed the score to 11-8 the last time they played Spartanburg, but on Friday defenses reigned supreme. The Indians fell just short of the Vikings by a score of 3-1. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, with their most recent loss being a 11-8 defeat last Wednesday.
Brody Bright spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits.
At the plate, Gaffney saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jace Bradbury, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. That stolen base marked the first that Bradbury snagged this season.
Gaffney has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. As for Spartanburg, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gaffney will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Dorman at 6:30 p.m. on the 14th. As for Spartanburg, they will venture away from home to take on Wren at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Hurricanes' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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