It was a good run, but MacArthur unfortunately witnessed the end of their nine-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Alamo Heights Mules by a score of 4-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to MacArthur of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Logan Garren put in work no matter where he played. He tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Garren was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
Garren wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Michael Murach, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI. Sebastian Laboy was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
Like MacArthur, Alamo Heights also got a great game from a two-way player: Bruno Robles. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned run off three hits. Robles was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other pitching news, Davis Zunker looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
Back at the plate, Luke Spielhagen was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
MacArthur's loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-8. As for Alamo Heights, they are on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 19 games, which provided a nice bump to their 22-6 record this season.
MacArthur will head out on the road to face off against Highlands at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. MacArthur's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Highlands' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Alamo Heights, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Brackenridge at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Alamo Heights will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak alive.
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