Argos and Culver Community squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Argos had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Culver Community Cavaliers by a score of 4-2. The loss leaves Argos without a win on the season.
For Culver Community's part, Jonas McCuen and Hayden Parker were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, McCuen struck out ten batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Parker tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. McCuen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, McCuen scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Parker scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Derek McKee, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI. 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. Reese Herrell was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Argos' defeat dropped their record down to 0-17. As for Culver Community, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-15-1.
As of now, neither Argos nor Culver Community have any future games scheduled.
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