Murray came tearing into Friday's match with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.9 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Taylorsville Warriors onto the board and left with an 8-0 win. The result was nothing new for Murray, who have now won eight games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Kason Bleckert made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Bleckert has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bleckert was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Jamison Vigil looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Murray let Jacob Reece and Easton Floyd loose on the outfield. Reece scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Floyd went 1-for-2 with a home run and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Wilson, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Murray's victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-3. As for Taylorsville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Murray will take on Hunter at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Murray is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Taylorsville, they will head out on the road to face off against Cyprus at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cyprus will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Taylorsville surely won't give up without a fight.
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