Patrick Henry has not done well against Montgomery recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Patrick Henry Patriots won by a run and slipped past the Montgomery Aztecs 3-2. Winning may never get old, but Patrick Henry sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Hamilton Collins tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alex Mestman, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Preston Conklin was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
On Montgomery's side, Marco Reyes made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases. Reyes 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.
Patrick Henry pushed their record up to 15-3 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs per game. As for Montgomery, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Patrick Henry will head out on the road to square off against St. Augustine at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Patrick Henry has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Montgomery, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Bonita Vista, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m.
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