Credo extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-5. They lost 13-6 to the Middletown Mustangs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 last Friday.
Henry Humphreys was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Amos Geist was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Middletown, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1. Considering they have won three contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Middletown's side, Cody De Jong made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave De Jong a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
Credo will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Helena at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Middletown, they will take on Arcata in a tournament on Thursday.
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