While Mantachie's victory against Tremont wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Mustangs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the Eagles on Monday.
Elijah Morgan was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Mason Jenkins, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Mantachie hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive games.
Mantachie has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-14 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games. As for Tremont, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-15.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Mantachie will venture away from home to square off against Booneville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Devils have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Tremont, they will head out on the road to challenge Brilliant at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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