South Spencer started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Princeton. They fell just short of the Princeton Tigers by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. That's two games in a row now that South Spencer has lost by just one run.
For Princeton's part, Ryne Wilhite spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Eli Kruse, who went 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
This is the second loss in a row for South Spencer and nudges their season record down to 6-11. As for Princeton, their victory bumped their record up to 16-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Spencer will face off against North Daviess at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Princeton, they will head out on the road to take on Boonville at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Boonville is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Princeton will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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