Morrice can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over the Atherton Wolverines. Considering Morrice has won four matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Austin Gutting was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Gutting has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gutting was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
In other batting news, Peyton Chapko was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Joel Fisher, who scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Morrice now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Atherton, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Morrice will take on Hamady at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Morrice is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Atherton, they will head out on the road to challenge Genesee at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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