Howard Tech was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell just short of the Fulton Falcons by a score of 6-4.
J Kwon McKevie and Devon Holten - McKinney were huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. Throwing, McKevie struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off only two hits. Meanwhile, Holten - McKinney pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). At bat, McKevie went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Holten - McKinney scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zaire McCrary, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Howard Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Fulton, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Howard Tech didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 8-3 loss vs. Harriman on the 13th. As for Fulton, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Northview Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Fulton will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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