After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three contests, Mangum finally came back down to earth on Friday. Their rough 12-0 defeat to the Apache Warriors might stick with them for a while. The game marked that first time this season in which Mangum was not able to get on the board.
Aidan Warner and Mason Parker did some serious damage despite the final result: Warner scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while Parker scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Daisen Stowe was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Mangum was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .593. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Apache only posted a batting average of .333.
On Apache's side, Dakota Roberts made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Roberts has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Roberts was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
In other batting news, Apache let Dom Scott and Zackary Roberts loose on the outfield. Scott scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Roberts scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Scott is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen two or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Beavers, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Mangum's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Apache, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Mangum will head out on the road to square off against Hobart at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Apache, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hinton at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Apache will be looking to keep their 15-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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