Mattituck scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They had just enough and edged the John Glenn Knights out 8-7. The win was a breath of fresh air for Mattituck as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Sean Murphy and Tyler Brown were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Murphy pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Brown struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. Murphy has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Murphy got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, while Brown went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dylan Spooner, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Jack Golder, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
Mattituck's victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-9. As for John Glenn, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Mattituck will have a chance to go back-to-back against John Glenn: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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