Murphy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Andrews Wildcats. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Colton Morgan
| 04/14/26 @ Andrews | 6 |
| 04/02/26 vs Hayesville | 10 |
| 03/27/26 @ Rosman | 8 |
| 03/18/26 @ Hiwassee Dam | 9 |
| 03/10/26 vs Swain County | 5 |
| 03/03/26 @ Polk County | 11 |
Colton Morgan was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Morgan wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Konner Dockery, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Murphy's record now sits at 5-8. As for Andrews, they pushed their record up to 15-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Murphy will square off against Union County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Andrews, they will take on Copper Basin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.69 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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