Harding extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 3-18 in the process. They came up short against the Maplewood Rockets, falling 22-0. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Rockets this season, with their most recent defeat being a 10-0 loss on May 6th.
As for Maplewood, they pushed their record up to 13-6 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games.
For Maplewood's part, Zach Suba and Coleton Logan were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Suba struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Logan struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). At bat, Suba went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI, while Logan went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Those two doubles gave Suba a new career-high.
In other batting news, Maplewood got a massive performance out of Kenyan Clover, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Clover has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Luke Shipman was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
As of now, neither Harding nor Maplewood have any future games scheduled.
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