Burr Oak had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-6 to make it five. They lost 14-0 to the Mendon Hornets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Hornets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 back in April.
As for Mendon, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by seven runs or more this season.
For Mendon's part, Brayden Crites made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Crites has become a key player for Mendon: the team is undefeated when he allows at most one hit, but 1-2 otherwise. Crites was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Xavior Zinsmaster was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played. Grant Crotser was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Burr Oak will challenge Athens at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mendon, they will face off against Three Rivers at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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