Stratford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 20-1 loss at the hands of the Hillsboro Burros. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Stratford of the 21-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2022.
For Hillsboro's part, Efrain Martinez and Luke Lawson were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Martinez tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Lawson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Martinez scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Lawson fired off two home runs, five additional RBI, and a double while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Finn Patrick, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1. The team also got some help courtesy of William Kohler, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Stratford's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Hillsboro, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Stratford will head out on the road to challenge Hillsboro at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hillsboro, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet at 4:00 p.m. Hillsboro is out to stop a seven-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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