Cloverdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Greencastle Tiger Cubs by a score of 1-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cloverdale of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
Layton Allen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on seven hits.
On Greencastle's side, the result came thanks to Bryton Gregg's shutout, as he gave up just five hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Greencastle saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nathan Sutherlin, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Cloverdale's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Greencastle, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Cloverdale will head out on the road to take on Northview at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Greencastle, they will face off against Cascade at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Cascade has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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