After a string of nine wins, Mabank's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell just short of the Kaufman Lions by a score of 1-0. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Mabank's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Hagen Tijernia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On Kaufman's side, the result came thanks to Jackson Skellenger's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Joshua Wofford was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
Mabank's defeat dropped their record down to 13-6. As for Kaufman, they now have a winning record of 8-7-1.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Ford the next time they take the field. Mabank will host Ford at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, while Kaufman will host them at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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