Britton, MI — Britton Deerfield Patriots watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 7-0 loss to Whiteford on Wednesday. Whiteford took the lead on a groundout in the first inning. The Britton Deerfield Patriots struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Whiteford, giving up seven runs. Whiteford opened up scoring in the first inning. Tammerine grounded out, scoring one run. One bright spot for Britton Deerfield Patriots was a single by Gavin Schroen in the third inning. Hillard led the Whiteford to victory on the pitcher's mound. Hillard went six and two-thirds innings, allowing zero runs on three hits and striking out 13. Tammerine threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen. Nico Johnson took the loss for Britton Deerfield Patriots. Johnson allowed five hits and six runs over four innings, striking out four. Noah McRobert led Britton Deerfield Patriots with two hits in three at bats. Whiteford racked up eight hits on the day. Giesige, Rasor, and Ruddy each managed multiple hits for Whiteford.