Madison was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 5-1 to the Greenfield Yellowjackets. Madison was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Greenfield apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on April 4th.
For Greenfield's part, Will Edwards was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Edwards was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Landon Clark was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Easton Sullivan was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Madison's loss dropped their record down to 13-13. As for Greenfield, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Madison will take on Jackson North Side at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Jackson North Side is coming into the game with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Madison will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Greenfield, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Clarksburg at 5:00 p.m. Greenfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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