Huss extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-9. They lost 17-0 to the North Gaston Wildcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 28-0 back in March.
As for North Gaston, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-6 record this season. Considering they have won ten contests by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For North Gaston's part, Connor Bates was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bates has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carter Mason, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kohen Boye, who went 1-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Coincidentally, Huss and North Gaston will both be playing Ashbrook the next time they take the field. The Huskies will host the Greenwave at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Wildcats will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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