It was a good run, but Mendon Unity unfortunately witnessed the end of their 13-game winning streak on Saturday. They suffered a rough 9-0 loss at the hands of the Pittsfield Saukees. The game marked the first time this season in which Mendon Unity was not able to get on the board.
For Pittsfield's part, Justin Pennock and Brennan Tomahve were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Pennock didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Tomahve struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Pennock went 2-for-4 with four RBI and a double, while Tomahve scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Pittsfield let Lane Foster and Hayden Gratton loose on the outfield. Foster scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Gratton went 1-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Gratton has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Kaden Ferguson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
Mendon Unity's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-3. As for Pittsfield, their victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-4.
Mendon Unity will head out on the road to face off against Quincy Notre Dame at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Mendon Unity's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Quincy Notre Dame's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pittsfield, they will head out on the road to square off against Augusta Southeastern at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Pittsfield is facing Augusta Southeastern at the right time seeing as Augusta Southeastern is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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