Sparta extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 16-9 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the West Catholic Falcons. If the Spartans were looking for revenge after losing 8-4 to the Falcons when the teams met back in April of 2019, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for West Catholic, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 19-4. Five seems to be a good number for they as the team scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
For West Catholic's part, Elliott Plum tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. Plum has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, David Britenfeld and Aidan Taylor did most of the damage at the plate: Britenfeld went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI, while Taylor went 3-for-5 with four RBI and one double. That's the most hits Taylor has posted over his last 11 games. Landon Smith also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Looking ahead, Sparta will challenge Kenowa Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for West Catholic, they will face off against Wayland at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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