The Craigmont Chiefs will head out on the road to challenge the Munford Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Craigmont lost a close one when they played back in March but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on back in March was a bit more commanding. They suffered a rough 12-5 defeat at the hands of Kingsbury.
Carmello Wells and Tahj Caldwell stepped up to the plate in a big way. Wells scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Caldwell scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Aaron Patton was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Munford unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. Their tough 11-1 loss to Arlington might stick with them for a while.
Munford saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brodie Fortner, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases. Fortner has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Craigmont's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Munford, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 13-7.
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