Hughes extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-4 in the process. They lost 18-0 to the Western Hills Mustangs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 last Wednesday.
As for Western Hills, the win got them back to even at 5-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by ten runs or more this season.
For Western Hills' part, John Farris was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Farris is becoming a predictor of Western Hills' success: when he allows at most one hit the team is undefeated (and 2-5 when he doesn't). Farris was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played.
In other batting news, Robert Casey was a standout: he got on base in all three of his plate appearances with five stolen bases and three runs. Another player making a difference was Myles Pittman, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Hughes is set to face off against their familiar foe Gamble Montessori at 5:00 p.m. on May 5. Meanwhile, Western Hills will challenge rival Woodward at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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