Cabool extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 13 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-12 in the process. They lost 21-0 to the Mountain Grove Panthers. The Bulldogs were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Mountain Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 8-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Mountain Grove's part, Brayden Haughey made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Haughey also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Mountain Grove is 4-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 4-8 otherwise. Haughey was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Eli Golden was incredible, going 3-for-5 with five RBI and three runs. He is becoming a predictor of Mountain Grove's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 6-8 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Sam Peterson, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cabool will face off against Houston at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Mountain Grove, they will square off against West Plains at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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