Meadowbrook extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-11. They lost 22-3 to the Thomas Dale Knights. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 back in April.
Meadowbrook saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Davin McDaniel, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
As for Thomas Dale, the win got them back to even at 9-9. Considering they have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Thomas Dale's side, Austin Johnson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Thomas Dale is 2-1 when Johnson allows two or fewer hits, but 7-8 otherwise. Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Garrett Spears was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Thomas Dale: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 6-8 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Saxton, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Meadowbrook and Thomas Dale will both be playing Dinwiddie the next time they take the field. The Monarchs will head out to face the Generals at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Knights will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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