Canton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Farmington Farmers by a score of 6-5. Canton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Farmington apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2019.
Canton saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddox Helfrich, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
On Farmington's side, Landon Crusen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ben Marvel, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base.
Canton's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Farmington, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Canton will take on Metamora at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Farmington, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Havana at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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