There's no place like home for Stuarts Draft, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They never let the Fort Defiance Indians onto the board and left with a 6-0 win on Monday. That looming 6-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Stuarts Draft yet this season.
The result came thanks to Spencer Gates's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Stuarts Draft let Waylon Renner and Andre Ellis loose on the outfield. Renner scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Ellis scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Christian Hoke was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Stuarts Draft's victory bumped their record up to 8-12. As for Fort Defiance, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 8-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stuarts Draft will face off against Riverheads at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Riverheads will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Stuarts Draft surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fort Defiance, they will head out on the road to take on Buckingham at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Buckingham will roll in looking for their 17th straight victory, something Fort Defiance surely won't give up without a fight.
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