Mulberry Grove lost a close one when they played two weeks ago but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. They lost 17-2 to the Altamont Indians. Mulberry Grove has not had much luck with Altamont recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Carter Scoggins made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-1 with a home run.
On Altamont's side, Eli Miller made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Miller has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Keegan Schultz was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Clayton Arnold, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Mulberry Grove's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Altamont, they have been performing well recently as they've won 15 of their last 18 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-7 record this season.
Mulberry Grove didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 16-0 victory vs. Ramsey on the 2nd. Altamont has also already played their next match, a 5-1 defeat against Greenville on the 2nd.
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