Credo extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-6. They came up short against the St. Helena Saints, falling 11-2. The Gryphon were not able to make up for their loss to the Saints from their previous meeting back in February of 2025.
Credo saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Owen Carrey, who went 2-for-3 with one run. That run marked the first that Carrey has scored this season.
As for St. Helena, the win got them back to even at 5-5. Considering they have won three contests by more than eight runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
On St. Helena's side, Julian Earls made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. St. Helena is undefeated when Earls allows two or fewer earned runs, but 2-5 otherwise. Earls was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played.
In other batting news, Dean Sommer was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Huck Anderson, who earned two runs and three stolen bases.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Credo will host Stuart Hall at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Gryphon's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season. As for St. Helena, they will welcome Upper Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will give the Saints their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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