Britton, MI — Britton Deerfield Patriots watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 9-1 loss to Whiteford on Wednesday. Whiteford scored on a single by Rasor in the first inning and a double by Stevens in the second inning. The Britton Deerfield Patriots struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Whiteford, giving up nine runs. In the first inning, Whiteford got their offense started when Rasor singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run. Whiteford scored three runs in the sixth inning. The offensive onslaught by Whiteford was led by Hillard, Ruehle, and Ruddy, all driving in runs in the inning. Giesige got the win for Whiteford. The pitcher lasted seven innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out 12. Mason Mueller took the loss for Britton Deerfield Patriots. The pitcher allowed ten hits and five runs over five innings, striking out two. Keegan Bush, Mueller, and Nico Johnson each collected one hit to lead Britton Deerfield Patriots. Whiteford collected 13 hits. Tammerine, Ruddy, and Stevens each had multiple hits for Whiteford. Tammerine led Whiteford with four hits in five at bats. Whiteford didn't commit a single error in the field. Rasor had 12 chances in the field, the most on the team.