Summit was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Evergreen Cougars. Summit was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Evergreen apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Sam Eldredge made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Hogan Tobias was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Summit lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
On Evergreen's side, Theo Beckley made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Beckley was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with.
In other batting news, James Mauro was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Griffin Gonsman, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Summit has fallen quite a ways from their 17-8 record last season and are now at 2-6. As for Evergreen, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.
Summit will be playing at home against Basalt at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Evergreen, they will head out on the road to take on Alameda at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Evergreen is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
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