Crocker won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Monday. They lost 7-1 to the Vienna Eagles. Crocker was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Vienna apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
Jackson Burney was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over 5.1 innings pitched. Burney has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Burney was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Burney wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Landon Pierce, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI. Pierce has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Crocker's loss dropped their record down to 15-5. As for Vienna, they now have a winning record of 15-14.
As of now, neither Crocker nor Vienna have any future games scheduled.
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