It was a good run, but Livingston Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Tuesday. Their tough 11-2 defeat to the Upperman Bees might stick with them for a while. Livingston Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Upperman apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Monday.
For Upperman's part, Caden Shanks was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Shanks was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Justin Fallon, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Braden Green, who went 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
Livingston Academy's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-5. As for Upperman, their victory bumped their record up to 15-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Livingston Academy will take on Warren County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Upperman, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Station Camp at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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