The Preston Knights came up short against the Mountain Ridge Miners on Friday, falling 11-4. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Preston got a good showing from Lukas McVicker, who struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Bryson McNew was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run. He also scored a run, marking his first of the season. Ayden Ward was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Preston's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Mountain Ridge, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Looking ahead, Preston will head out to take on Bridgeport at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Mountain Ridge, they will challenge Northern Garrett at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The timing isn't great for Mountain Ridge: they have been struggling with eight straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Northern Garrett has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
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