Everett was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the McConnellsburg Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Everett of the 8-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For McConnellsburg's part, Landin Gress tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over 6.2 innings pitched. Gress has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Shaffer Earley was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Andrew Mellott, who scored a run and stole a base.
Everett's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for McConnellsburg, they pushed their record up to 13-3 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Everett will take on Meyersdale at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Everett is facing Meyersdale at the right time seeing as Meyersdale is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for McConnellsburg, they will head out on the road to challenge Southern Fulton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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