GAME RECAP VS STRATFORD

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JUDAH McARTHUR LEADS THE SILVERCREEKS TO VICTORY OVER THE STRATFORD NATIONALS

By GameChanger Media

Judah McArthur drove in four runs on two hits to lead the Guelph Silvercreeks past the Stratford Nationals 13-5 on Saturday at Larry Pearson Park. McArthur singled in the fourth scoring two, walked in the seventh scoring one, and singled in the eighth scoring one.

Guelph Silvercreeks opened the scoring in the first after Aidan Edmunds hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

The Silvercreeks added one run in the third after Owen Sartor doubled to centre field.

Guelph scored six runs on three hits in the bottom of the seventh inning. McArthur drew a walk, scoring one run, Chase Williams drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Jordan  Stratford induced Edmunds to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and Ryan Cutten singled, scoring two runs.

Matthew Cutten earned the win for the Guelph Silvercreeks. The reliever gave up four hits and three runs (two earned) over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking one. Tyler Williams began the game for the Silvercreeks. The starter surrendered one hit and two runs (zero earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking four. Jackson Markwood pitched two and two-thirds innings of zero-run ball for the Silvercreeks in relief. The right-handed pitcher gave up one hit, striking out one and walking one.

Guelph Silvercreeks collected 10 hits in the game. Daniel Devapalan, McArthur, Sartor, and Sam Kim each collected two hits for Guelph Silvercreeks. Williams paced Guelph Silvercreeks with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. Williams and Williams each stole multiple bases for Guelph Silvercreeks. Guelph Silvercreeks ran wild on the base paths, tallying four stolen bases for the game.

Next up for the Guelph Silvercreeks is a game against the London Badgers on Wednesday at venerable Hastings Stadium. Game time is 7:30pm

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