Mountainburg came tearing into Tuesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Life Way Christian Warriors 4-2. This was payback for Mountainburg, who suffered a 6-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Ryan Allen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Allen was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. 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.
Allen wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Levi Pense, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Pense is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Levi Cowett was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Mountainburg pushed their record up to 7-3 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Life Way Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mountainburg will take on Paris at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Paris is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Life Way Christian, they will head out on the road to square off against Cotter at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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