It was a good run, but Greenfield unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the West Carroll War Eagles by a score of 3-1. Greenfield was red-hot at the plate headed into the matchup (they scored no less than ten runs in the four games prior) but West Carroll's pitcher proved too tough.
Easton Sullivan was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Sullivan has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Sullivan was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Sullivan wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jesse Wilson, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Greenfield's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for West Carroll, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Greenfield will take on Gleason at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for West Carroll, they will be playing at home against Jackson North Side at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. West Carroll is facing Jackson North Side at the right time seeing as Jackson North Side is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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