Sadly, Crossroads is still looking for their first win of the season after five matchups. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-6 walloping at the hands of the Metro Panthers on Thursday. One positive for Crossroads, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
For Metro's part, Rohan Vora made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Vora was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jack Buchanan, who scored three runs and stole five bases while going 1-for-4. He is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Coen Cuba, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Crossroads' loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Metro, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crossroads will square off against Brentwood at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Metro, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Hancock at 4:30 p.m. Hancock is coming into the match with three straight defeats at home, meaning Metro will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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