Grossmont extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 9-16 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Valhalla Norsemen. The Foothillers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Norsemen earlier this season, when they won 10-7.
Jake Richard was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Grossmont got a big performance out of Max Tufugafale, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Struck, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Valhalla, they moved to 7-17 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
On Valhalla's side, the team relied heavily on Jesse McCormick, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Grossmont has already played their next game, a 13-0 loss against Granite Hills on the 12th. As for Valhalla, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 6-1 defeat against Helix on the 13th.
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