Argos had lost 14 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 0-8 to make it 15. They lost 18-5 to the North Miami Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on Saturday.
Argos saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carter Beatty, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI. David Adey also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
As for North Miami, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-1. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
On North Miami's side, Ryan Meredith made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meredith has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Logan Smith, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Avery Piel, who earned two runs and two stolen bases.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Argos will head out to challenge LaVille at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lancers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Dragons surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Miami, they are taking a road trip to square off against Clinton Central at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season.
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