Crystal Springs Uplands came into Monday's contest having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Jefferson Grizzlies a 2-0 shutout on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Crystal Springs Uplands also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Brandon Ma was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Ma has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Ma was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Hanebrink, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. Cameron Hicks was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Crystal Springs Uplands' victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-8. As for Jefferson, they dropped their record down to 1-10 with that loss, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crystal Springs Uplands will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Priory at 4:00 p.m. Priory's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Crystal Springs Uplands' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Jefferson, they will head out on the road to challenge Westmoor at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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