Norcom extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-13. They came up short against the Manor Mustangs, falling 13-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-5 back in March.
As for Manor, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won three contests by nine runs or more so far this season.
For Manor's part, Eli Smith and La'Kel Mcquilla made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Smith pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Mcquilla struck out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Smith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Smith went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double, while Mcquilla got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs. Those two runs gave Smith a new career-high.
In other batting news, Manor got a massive performance out of Brennan Christenbury, who went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Will Herndon, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Norcom is set to square off against their familiar foe Lake Taylor at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Manor will take on rival Booker T. Washington at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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