Glendale extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 12-0 to the Williamsburg Blue Pirates, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Surprisingly, this marked the Vikings' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
As for Williamsburg, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-4. The result was nothing new for the Blue Pirates, who have now won four matches by six runs or more so far this season.
For Williamsburg's part, Preston Long and Jase McCall were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Long pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, McCall pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Long has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Long went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double, while McCall got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases. Those three hits gave Long a new career-high.
In other batting news, Logan Brantner was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and three runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Andrew Clark was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Glendale is set to face off against their familiar foe West Branch at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Williamsburg will challenge rival Moshannon Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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