Green Level extended their losing streak to 11 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 5-15 in the process. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Middle Creek Mustangs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 22-7 on Tuesday.
Green Level saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Henry Geiser, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base.
As for Middle Creek, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-6. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games.
On Middle Creek's side, Gabe Murray made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Murray has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one double.
In other pitching news, Ben Bryant looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, John Lupienski was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
Green Level didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 12-6 victory against Lee County on the 19th. As for Middle Creek, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, an 8-0 win against Panther Creek on the 22nd.
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