Mexico scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Centralia Panthers as the Mexico Bulldogs made off with a 13-3 victory. The result was nothing new for Mexico, who have now won five matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Brady Fox was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (he also only allowed one walk). Fox was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Drew Demint, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Sam Ryan, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
The win was the sixth in a row for Mexico, bringing their record for this year to 10-6. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs per game. As for Centralia, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-3.
Mexico will take on Hallsville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Mexico's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home while Hallsville has been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road. Centralia will take on South Callaway at 2:00 p.m. in Friday's first game.
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