Cairo-Durham took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Hudson, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mustangs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Bluehawks on Monday. That's two games straight that the Mustangs have won by just one run.
Jacob Young made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Young wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Logan Walz, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Mustangs
| 04/14/25 @ Hudson | 2-1 |
| 04/11/25 vs Germantown | 4-3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Greenville | 8-6 |
The win was the third in a row for Cairo-Durham, bringing their record up to 4-1. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch. As for Hudson, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cairo-Durham will host Chatham at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hudson, they will be playing at home against Hoosick Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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