Granger extended their losing streak to seven on Wednesday, dropping them down to 3-10. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hillcrest Huskies. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Huskies this season, with their most recent defeat being a 14-7 loss on Tuesday.
Quinton Owens was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Bronson Haydock also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
As for Hillcrest, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-7. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games.
On Hillcrest's side, Boston Carrell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Those eight strikeouts gave Carrell a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. Hillcrest is undefeated when Carrell posts two or more runs, but 2-7 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Marcus Bass looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Hillcrest's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 2-1 (and 4-6 when he doesn't).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Jesus Granadillo, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Ryan Tomlinson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Granger will face off against rival West Jordan at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Hillcrest is set to take on their familiar foe West at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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