Stanton suffered their closest defeat since April 23, 2024 on Saturday. They fell just short of Compass Academy by a score of 5-3. The Buffaloes' loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Isaiah DeLeon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Gage McCown was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. Aidan Armendarez also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Stanton's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Compass Academy, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stanton will venture away from home to challenge Kermit at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Compass Academy, they are taking a road trip to face off against Greenwood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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