McLoud was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 6-1 to the Warner Eagles.
McLoud saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Geronimo Hastings, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases. Hastings has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On Warner's side, Jace Jackson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits (and only one walk). Jackson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Warner let Kaleb Spradlin and Jaxon Cash loose on the outfield. Spradlin scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Cash scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Colton Swimmer, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
McLoud's defeat dropped their record down to 10-13. As for Warner, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-11.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Kellyville the next time they take the field. McLoud will head out to face Kellyville at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, while Warner will play them later in the day, at 4:00 p.m.
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