Memphis Central couldn't quite beat Overton on Friday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-run defeat they were dealt last Thursday. The Memphis Central Warriors fell just short of the Overton Wolverines by a score of 12-10. The loss continues a trend for Memphis Central in their matchups with Overton: they've now lost seven in a row.
For Overton's part, Khamari McElroy and Na'Joshua Ross made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, McElroy tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Ross didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. At bat, McElroy went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Ross scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. McElroy is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Overton let Xavier Smith and Marquel Brooks loose on the outfield. Smith scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4, while Brooks scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Julian Tallent was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Memphis Central's defeat dropped their record down to 11-13. As for Overton, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a massive bump to their 18-9 record this season.
Memphis Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Overton, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 15-1 loss vs. White Station on the 4th.
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