Spoto was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Riverview Sharks by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Spoto of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
CULLEN CAIRNS was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over 7.2 innings pitched. CAIRNS has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. CAIRNS was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
CAIRNS wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was D'ANDRE WOODS, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was PEYTON NISY, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his six plate appearances.
On Riverview's side, Parker Burt tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over 4.1 innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Caiden Kamrad, who scored a run while getting on base in two of his six plate appearances.
Spoto's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Riverview, their win bumped their record up to 2-11.
Spoto will head out on the road to challenge Wharton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Wharton has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Riverview, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Steinbrenner at 7:00 p.m. Steinbrenner's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Riverview's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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