Myrtle Point had to settle for second on Thursday, but Lane Backman sure wasn't going down easily. Backman pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits, which was good enough to set a new career-low in earned runs.
Looking ahead, Backman and Myrtle Point will face off against Oakland at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bobcats have been dominating on the road and they will enter the contest having won ten straight away games dating back to last season. Will Backman and his teammates be able to keep the streak alive? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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