The Gate City Grays fell to the Logan Royals in Game 2 of the Northern Utah League Championship Series, with a final score of 16-8. The Royals jumped out to an early lead, scoring six runs in the first inning, causing starting pitcher Brody Burch to struggle. Despite settling in and holding the Royals to six runs through the fourth inning, the Grays offense was unable to capitalize on multiple opportunities to score. The Royals sealed the game with a seven-run fifth inning, totaling 16 runs for the game. Manager Rhys Pope emphasized the importance of limiting free bases in order to prevent the Royals’ potent offense from scoring. Jason Jones will take the mound for the Grays in Game 3, with Pope urging him to give his all. The team will need to focus on stringing together tough at-bats rather than relying on home runs. Pope encouraged his team to have a resilient mentality going into the next game, emphasizing the need to not give up and continue fighting. The Grays will need to win Game 3 in order to advance to the Championship Series, demonstrating their determination and perseverance.
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