Memorial Day scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past the Twiggs Academy Trojans 29-4. Considering Memorial Day has won three contests by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Alex Blackmon and Jeremiah Toub made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Blackmon tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Toub pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Blackmon got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Toub scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Talan Gray was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four RBI and two runs. Another player making a difference was Michael Stehr, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Memorial Day's victory bumped their record up to 5-3-1. As for Twiggs Academy, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-7.
Memorial Day will have a chance to go back-to-back against Twiggs Academy: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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