Williston scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Trenton Tigers out 13-12. The win was some much needed relief for Williston as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Wyatt North made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). North was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Breeden Clemenzi, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jamari Williams, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two doubles and two RBI.
Like Williston, Trenton also got a great game from a two-way player: Brant Bivens. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Bivens has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Bivens was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
Bivens wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Noah Owens, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Owens has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Stephen Furst was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Trenton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Williston's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-9. As for Trenton, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 6-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Williston will take on Union County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Trenton, they will be playing at home against Fort White at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Trenton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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