Morton dropped to 10-8-1 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Raymond Rangers, falling 14-3. The Panthers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Rangers earlier this season, when they won 13-0.
Nic Laster was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Jimmy Kincaid, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Raymond, their victory ended a nine-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-18. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
On Raymond's side, Miles Norman was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those three stolen bases gave Norman a new career-high. Matthew De Ochoa was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Coming up, Morton will face off against Pearl at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Raymond, they will challenge Mendenhall at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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