Ruskin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They lost 6-0 to the Grandview Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ruskin of the 19-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2015.
Ruskin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lonnie Gray, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
On Grandview's side, Jackson Ransom made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Ransom was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Xavier Gunner was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Ruskin's defeat dropped their record down to 2-20. As for Grandview, their victory bumped their record up to 4-15.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ruskin will take on Center at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Center is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning Ruskin will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Grandview, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Odessa at 4:00 p.m.
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