Mills University Studies was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They fell 8-4 to the Little Rock Southwest Gryphons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mills University Studies of the 10-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2023.
For Little Rock Southwest's part, Jayden Jackson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Jackson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Jackson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Little Rock Southwest let Kobe Johnson and Fabian Hernandez loose on the outfield. Johnson scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Hernandez went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Braylon Cole was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Mills University Studies' loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Little Rock Southwest, their record is now 13-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Mills University Studies by a score of 9-1 later that day.
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