Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Horizon couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Lubbock-Cooper Pirates by a score of 1-0 on Thursday. The defeat continues a trend for the Scorpions in their meetings with the Pirates: they've now lost three in a row.
Franklin Miller
| 05/08/25 vs Lubbock-Cooper | 11 |
| 05/01/25 vs Canutillo | 10 |
| 04/15/25 @ Bel Air | 5 |
| 04/07/25 vs Americas | 7 |
| 04/02/25 @ El Dorado | 8 |
| + 6 more games |
Franklin Miller was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two doubles.
Horizon's loss dropped their record down to 22-11. As for Lubbock-Cooper, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 29-14 record this season.
Horizon does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lubbock-Cooper, they will take on Argyle on the 17th. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Pirates 3.1, the Eagles 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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