Morrow had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Forest Park Panthers 6-5. The victory was just what Morrow needed coming off of a 19-7 loss in their prior match.
Joel Rachmann made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Rachmann has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rachmann was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Justin Edwards was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Zoran Galloway was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Forest Park's side, Jacoby Hendricks was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Mark Washington, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
Morrow's win bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Forest Park, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Morrow will face off against Mundy's Mill at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mundy's Mill knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Morrow likes a good challenge. As for Forest Park, they will be playing at home against Lovejoy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lovejoy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
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