Grants extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 5-8. They lost 18-2 to the Durango Demons. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Demons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2019.
As for Durango, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games.
For Durango's part, Cole Clark was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Clark was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Durango let Dawson McInnes and Coen Anderson run wild. McInnes went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Anderson went 4-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those doubles were Anderson's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Landin Padilla, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grants will host Miyamura at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Durango, they will be playing at home against Farmington at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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