Parry McCluer extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-5. They lost 13-3 to the Eastern Montgomery Mustangs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 back in March.
As for Eastern Montgomery, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games.
For Eastern Montgomery's part, Coltin Conner and Caleb Jones were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Conner didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Jones tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Eastern Montgomery is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-5 otherwise. At bat, Conner went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Jones got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Conner has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Owen Keith, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mason Phoenix, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Parry McCluer will venture away from home to square off against Grace Christian at 6:30 p.m. on May 1. As for Eastern Montgomery, they will square off against Giles at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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