Hume-Fogg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 9-4 to the Lawson Lightning. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hume-Fogg of the 5-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Matthew Mertes was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
On Lawson's side, C.J. Thornton was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, a triple, and two RBI. Henry Ruben was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing four bases.
Hume-Fogg's defeat dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Lawson, they pushed their record up to 18-8 with that victory, which was their eighth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hume-Fogg will face off against Stratford at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hume-Fogg is facing Stratford at the right time seeing as Stratford is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Lawson, they will head out on the road to challenge Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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