Cross Creek scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Salem Seminoles a 19-0 shutout. Cross Creek might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five games by six runs or more this season.
Tyler Crapps made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). Crapps was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-3. Crapps is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Cross Creek got a massive performance out of Jordan Frazier, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Frazier is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen two or more in the last three games he's played. Benjamin Johnson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Cross Creek and bumps their season record up to 7-8. As for Salem, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Cross Creek beat Salem by a score of 16-1.
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