Grafton couldn't quite beat Berkeley Springs on Thursday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the eight-run loss they were dealt on Wednesday. The Grafton Bearcats fell just short of the Berkeley Springs Indians by a score of 6-4. Grafton has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lillie Crimm spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Lydia Wildroudt made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Italy Schommer-Klebe, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Grafton didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Berkeley Springs only tossed three.
On Berkeley Springs' side, Marley Heath was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ocean Clatterbuck, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 2-for-4.
Grafton's defeat dropped their record down to 12-11. As for Berkeley Springs, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 11-18 record this season.
Grafton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Berkeley Springs, they are on the road again on Monday to play Keyser at 6:00 p.m. Keyser will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Berkeley Springs surely won't give up without a fight.
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