Midland Trail was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 12-3 to the Greenbrier West Cavaliers. Midland Trail was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Greenbrier West apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
Greg Cramer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Greenbrier West's side, Hayden Ridgeway was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Ridgeway has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Ridgeway was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Braydon McClung, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. David Lester was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Midland Trail's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12-1. As for Greenbrier West, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-10.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Wyoming East the next time they take the field. Midland Trail will head out to face Wyoming East at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Greenbrier West will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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