Ellison extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Monday, dropping them down to 0-2. They lost 9-2 to the Killeen Kangaroos. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2025.
Miguel Hobbs put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. Hobbs was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Hobbs wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Caesar Cobb, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
As for Killeen, the victory got them back to even at 1-1. They not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since February 17, 2025 (when they won 11-1).
Like Ellison, Killeen also got a great game from a two-way player: Jheinnyel Vega Rocafort. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over 5.2 innings pitched. Vega Rocafort was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Jayden High was excellent, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Alden Mason, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Ellison will face off against Manor New Tech at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Killeen, they will take on Waco at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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