Miller Grove was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 18-3 loss at the hands of the Hapeville Charter Hornets. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for one run.
For Hapeville Charter's part, Braylen Neal made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Neal has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Neal was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
In other batting news, Ja?Micah Moore was a standout: he scored two runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was ShaMario Johnson, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Miller Grove's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Hapeville Charter, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2.
While Miller Grove had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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