Southridge extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 8-10 in the process. They fell 7-4 to the Silver Creek Dragons. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dragons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Silver Creek, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. The win was familiar territory for they, who have now won seven matches in a row.
For Silver Creek's part, Preston Burton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Burton has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one triple and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Mikey Williamson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Conner Burns, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Looking ahead, Southridge will take on Heritage Hills at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Silver Creek, they will square off against Madison at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Dragons 2.1, the Cubs 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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