After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Mundy's Mill, Morrow was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Jonesboro Cardinals. This was payback for Morrow, who suffered an 11-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Joel Rachmann spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jacob Rachmann was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Justin Edwards, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
On Jonesboro's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Martrell Young, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Morrow's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-10. As for Jonesboro, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Morrow will take on Woodward Academy at 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday. Woodward Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Morrow likes a good challenge. As for Jonesboro, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Mundy's Mill, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Mundy's Mill is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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