If Spruce Mountain was feeling good off their 9-2 takedown of Dirigo last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Spruce Mountain Phoenix lost 11-3 to the Telstar Rebels on Wednesday. Spruce Mountain was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Telstar apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Telstar's part, Brody Walker made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed 5.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Walker has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Walker was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Telstar let Nick Zolad and Wylie Williamson loose on the outfield. Zolad scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Williamson scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Lilly, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Spruce Mountain's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Telstar, their victory bumped their record up to 3-7.
Spruce Mountain will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lisbon at 4:00 p.m. As for Telstar, they will head out on the road to face off against Hall-Dale at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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