There's no place like home for Overton, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They skirted past the Memphis Central Warriors 12-10. The high-scoring effort was just what Overton needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Khamari McElroy and Na'Joshua Ross were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, McElroy tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Ross didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. At the plate, McElroy went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Ross scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. McElroy has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Xavier Smith and Marquel Brooks did most of the damage at the plate: Smith scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4, while Brooks scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Julian Tallent was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Overton pushed their record up to 18-9 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Memphis Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-13.
Overton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 15-1 defeat vs. White Station on the 4th. Memphis Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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