Southwest Covenant was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell just short of the Minco Bulldogs by a score of 6-5. Southwest Covenant was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Minco apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
For Minco's part, Reed McMurtrey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. McMurtrey was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
McMurtrey wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Landon McMahon, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. McMahon has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Southwest Covenant's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Minco, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-15.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southwest Covenant will take on Oklahoma City Broncos HomeSchool at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Oklahoma City Broncos HomeSchool is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Minco, they will head out on the road to square off against Destiny Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Destiny Christian has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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