Maplewood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 20-8 to the Hume-Fogg Blue Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Maplewood of the 16-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Ca'Mory Davis made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. EJ Haynes-Overton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Hume-Fogg's side, Benjamin Brooks and Boston Harborth made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Brooks pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Harborth tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Brooks scored two runs while going 3-for-5, while Harborth scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Calvin Crenshaw was a standout: he scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Schneiderman, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Maplewood's defeat dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Hume-Fogg, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maplewood will take on Antioch at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hume-Fogg, they will head out on the road to face off against Westmoreland at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Hume-Fogg knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Westmoreland likes a good challenge.
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