Long has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.04 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They came up short against the Houston Academy Raiders, falling 11-2. The loss continues a trend for the Rebels in their meetings with the Raiders: they've now lost five in a row.
Long's defeat dropped their record down to 36-11. As for Houston Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-4 record this season.
Long has already played their next match, a 5-4 loss against Ariton on the 28th. As for Houston Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 3-2 victory against Headland on the 25th.
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