Claude extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-10-1 in the process. They came up short against the Kress Kangaroos, falling 17-1. Mustangs fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Kangaroos since on Tuesday.
Claude saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Korbin Jackson, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that Jackson has hit this season. Brady Shelton was another, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI.
As for Kress, they pushed their record up to 6-9 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Considering they have won five matchups by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Kress' side, Drew Morphis made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Morphis has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in February of 2024.
In other pitching news, Kingston Brumley looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Xane Garcia, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with one home run and one triple. Another player making a difference was Malachi Guzman, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Kress beat Claude by a score of 11-1 on Thursday.
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