Gardiner was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Morse Shipbuilders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gardiner of the 7-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Chase Burgess was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Morse's side, Braylon Williams was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Williams has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Williams was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Morse got a big performance out of Ashford Hays, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Oscar Nelson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Gardiner's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Morse, their win bumped their record up to 4-9.
Gardiner will head out on the road to take on Lincoln Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lincoln Academy is coming into the game with six straight defeats at home, meaning Gardiner will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Morse will take on Brunswick at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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