Memphis East lost against Kingsbury back in April of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. Memphis East fell just short of Kingsbury by a score of 12-11. The Mustangs' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Clarence Taylor was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Derrick Nathaniel, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Memphis East was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Memphis East's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Kingsbury, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-4 record.
Coincidentally, Memphis East and Kingsbury will both be playing Craigmont the next time they take the field. Memphis East will head out to face Craigmont at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while Kingsbury will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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