Tuesday just wasn't the day for Harper Creek's offense. They fell 5-0 to the Western Panthers on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Beavers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Tanner Alderson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over 4.2 innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Harper Creek saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddox McCarty, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Harper Creek's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 11-12-1. As for Western, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season.
Harper Creek will venture away from home to take on Lakeview at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Western, they will welcome Bridgman at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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