Utica fell victim to Anchor Bay and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Anchor Bay Tars. Utica just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Joe Lount spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Utica saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Miller, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base. Miller is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Utica now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Anchor Bay, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Utica will take on L'Anse Creuse North at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Anchor Bay, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against St. Clair at 4:00 p.m.
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