Ford lost against Mabank on March 5th, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Ford Panthers fell just short of the Mabank Panthers by a score of 4-3. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Ford in their matchups with Mabank: they've now lost seven in a row.
Austin States was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Smith, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Mabank's side, Kaden Polish tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Ty Perkins came in to relieve Polish and was airtight, giving up no runs, hits or walks in his one inning pitched.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Matthew Ratley, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
Ford's defeat dropped their record down to 8-10-2. As for Mabank, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches, which provided a massive bump to their 14-6 record this season.
Ford will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Wills Point at 7:15 p.m. As for Mabank, they will head out on the road to challenge Canton at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Mabank is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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