Assumption hit Port Allen with a five-run second inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Pelicans fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 7-6. The Pelicans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Grant Monroe made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Carson Chapman was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Port Allen now has a losing record of 11-12. As for Assumption, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Port Allen will take on Parkview Baptist at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Assumption, they will square off against Ascension Christian at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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