Washington Township lost against Griffith back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Washington Township Senators took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Griffith Panthers. Washington Township has not had much luck with Griffith recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Ethan Girton was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over 5.1 innings pitched. Girton was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Logan Armstrong made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Ayden Shultz was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Like Washington Township, Griffith also got a great game from a two-way player: Hunter Smith. He pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Jason Quillin was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
Washington Township's loss dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Griffith, their record is now 6-13.
Washington Township will be playing in front of their home fans against Calumet New Tech at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Griffith, they will head out on the road to face off against Kouts at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Griffith is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.
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