Melrose-Mindoro came out on top against Stanley-Boyd on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run second inning. The Mustangs had just enough and edged out the Orioles 11-10. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.
Colton Koss made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Melrose-Mindoro got a big performance out of Jayce Stetzer, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits Stetzer has posted since back in April. Isaiah Kleinsmith was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Melrose-Mindoro hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive matchups.
Melrose-Mindoro's win bumped their record up to 15-5. As for Stanley-Boyd, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
As of now, neither Melrose-Mindoro nor the Orioles have any future games scheduled.
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