Crimson Cliffs and Logan squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Crimson Cliffs had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Grizzlies by a score of 3-1. That's two games in a row now that the Mustangs have lost by exactly two runs.
Gracee Stucki spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Crimson Cliffs saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophie Staheli, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
This is the second loss in a row for Crimson Cliffs and nudges their season record down to 15-12. Even worse, they were so close both times: the defeats came by an average of only two runs. As for Logan, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-12 record this season.
Crimson Cliffs does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Logan, they will challenge Desert Hills at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunder will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Grizzlies surely won't give up without a fight.
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