It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Alexander ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs 7-6. This was a revenge game for the Cougars: when they faced off against the Mustangs last Wednesday, they had to take a 4-3 loss.
Nathan Cromey
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Nathan Cromey tossed a big game, pitching 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Alexander is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-11 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Josh Sellers, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Matthew Westbrook was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Alexander's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-12. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 4.5 runs across that stretch. As for Kennesaw Mountain, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alexander will face off against Rome at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Kennesaw Mountain, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Villa Rica at 5:55 p.m. on Monday. Villa Rica will roll in looking for their 18th straight win, something Kennesaw Mountain surely won't give up without a fight.
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