Creekview has not done well against Allatoona recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way in Friday's second game. The Creekview Grizzlies narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Allatoona Buccaneers 2-1. This was a revenge matchup for Creekview, as the team was forced to settle for a 9-5 loss when these two played in Friday's first game.
Bryson Guy looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On Allatoona's side, Cooper Underwood was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out 11 batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Underwood has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Allatoona saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Reynolds, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Creekview's victory bumped their record up to 12-15. As for Allatoona, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Creekview will face off against Etowah at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Etowah will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Creekview surely won't give up without a fight. As for Allatoona, they will head out on the road to square off against Sequoyah at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday.
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