Howard scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on the Spalding Jaguars with a sharp 18-11 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Howard as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
NATE CAMPBELL was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits. CAMPBELL was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on JAYDEN WASHINGTON, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-6. Another player making a difference was JACKSON GRIESER, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
Howard's win bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Spalding, their loss was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Howard will take on Baldwin at 4:30 p.m. in their first game on Monday. As for Spalding, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Griffin at 5:55 p.m. on Monday. Griffin hasn't scored more than two runs for five games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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