Gleason extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-16. They took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Greenfield Yellowjackets. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Yellowjackets this season, with their most recent defeat being a 2-1 loss on Tuesday.
Ashton Morgan and Parker Morgan stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ashton went 3-for-4 with one run and one double, while Parker got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI. Brody Sanders was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Greenfield, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 16-6. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games.
On Greenfield's side, Easton Sullivan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Sullivan was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with four RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jace Thomas, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Brock King, who earned one run and three stolen bases.
Looking ahead, Gleason will take on Fulton County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pilots have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Greenfield, they will venture away from home to take on Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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