Genesee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 14-2 to the Morrice Orioles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Genesee of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
For Morrice's part, Carter Csaszar looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Csaszar has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Wyatt Cartier was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Joel Fisher, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Genesee's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Morrice, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 12-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Genesee will take on Hamady at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hamady is coming into the contest with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Genesee will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Morrice, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Bentley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bentley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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