Stanfield/Echo fell victim to Grant Union and their airtight pitching crew in Saturday's first game. Their tough 10-0 loss to the Grant Union Prospectors might stick with them for a while. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Stanfield/Echo in their matchups with Grant Union: they've now lost six in a row.
For Grant Union's part, Drew Williams spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on one hit and racked up ten Ks. Williams has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Halle Parsons, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Reece Jacobs, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
Stanfield/Echo's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Grant Union, their victory was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Stanfield/Echo by a score of 17-2 later that day.
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