Minneola had already won nine in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it ten on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Sublette Larks and snuck past 7-6. That's more bragging rights for Minneola, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Levi Lang and Eli Lang were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Lang didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over 5.2 innings pitched. Meanwhile, Lang pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lang has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Lang scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Lang scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lathan McPhail, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Minneola pushed their record up to 14-2 with that win, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for Sublette, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Minneola will take on Spearville at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Minneola's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Spearville's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Sublette, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Bucklin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Bucklin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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