Killeen extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-9. They came up short against the Burnet Bulldogs, falling 17-0. If the Kangaroos were looking for revenge after losing 15-3 to the Bulldogs when the teams met back in March of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Burnet, their record now sits at 4-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Burnet's part, Hudson Crawford was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Crawford has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those RBI were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Mason Watson was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. He also put up a stolen base, which was his first of the season. Cooper Evans was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
Coincidentally, Killeen and Burnet will both be playing Glen Rose the next time they take the field. The Kangaroos will host the Tigers at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, while the Bulldogs will host them at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
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