North extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-7. They came up short against the Williston-Elko Blue Devils, falling 15-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
As for Williston-Elko, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-10 record. The result was nothing new for the Blue Devils, who have now won six contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
For Williston-Elko's part, Chase Creech was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Williston-Elko is 3-1 when Creech allows one or fewer hits, but 6-9 otherwise. Creech was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Brice Thigpen was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Williston-Elko's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-10 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Lucas Creech, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. North will challenge rival Ridge Spring-Monetta at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Williston-Elko is set to take on their familiar foe Calhoun County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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