Greenwood got themselves on the board against Southport on Saturday, but Southport never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 13-0 margin over the Southport Cardinals. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Greenwood has managed all season.
Logan Connor looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Eli Mason, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jackson Simms, who went 2-for-2 with two RBI.
On Southport's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ramon Martinez, who went 1-for-1 with a double.
Greenwood's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8. As for Southport, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Greenwood will take on Avon at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Avon's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Greenwood's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Southport, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Columbus East at 6:00 p.m. Columbus East is coming into the contest with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Southport will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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