Long Beach had to endure a 20-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Pascagoula Panthers 4-2. This was a revenge match for Long Beach, as the team was forced to settle for a 5-3 loss when these two played on Friday.
Will Brady spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Landon Vancourt, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
On Pascagoula's side, Ra'Shard Earnest was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
Even though they lost, Pascagoula was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .440. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Long Beach only posted a batting average of .208.
Long Beach made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-18. As for Pascagoula, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Long Beach will take on West Harrison at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Long Beach has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Pascagoula, they will be playing in front of their home fans against George County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. George County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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