Cross Roads can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They never let the Martins Mill Mustangs onto the board and left with a 10-0 win. The result was nothing new for Cross Roads, who have now won seven contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Ruger Bane made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Bane has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Bane was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tristan Himes, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his 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. Colton Hemphill was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Cross Roads' victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-6. As for Martins Mill, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
Cross Roads will head out on the road to take on Neches at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Neches will be hoping to continue their five-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Martins Mill, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Frankston at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Frankston will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Martins Mill surely won't give up without a fight.
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