Mountain Range was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 20-1 to the Fossil Ridge SaberCats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mountain Range of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Fossil Ridge's part, Luc Gaca-Thiele was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Gaca-Thiele has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gaca-Thiele was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Braeden Fritz looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Jensen Planansky and Hayden Hixon did most of the damage at the plate: Planansky scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Hixon scored three runs while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Sam Goodrum, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Mountain Range's defeat dropped their record down to 3-20. As for Fossil Ridge, the victory was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 20-1.
Mountain Range does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fossil Ridge, they will be playing at home against Heritage at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Fossil Ridge will be looking to keep their 16-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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