It was a good run, but Creekside unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Clay Blue Devils by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Creekside of the 4-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Gavin Duprey was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Creekside saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Martineau, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Clay's side, Easton McMahan made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). McMahan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Creekside's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-8. As for Clay, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Creekside will take on Trinity Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Trinity Christian Academy is coming into the match with six straight losses on the road, meaning Creekside will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Clay, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Beachside at 6:30 p.m.
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