For the second straight game, Hitchcock will face off against East Bernard. The Bulldogs are taking a road trip to take on the Brahmas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hitchcock has now lost ten straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 6.
Hitchcock came up short against East Bernard on Tuesday, falling 13-1.
For East Bernard's part, Max Mangum made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Mangum has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
In other batting news, East Bernard got a massive performance out of Brandon Rucka, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Jackson Garvel was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
East Bernard kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in February.
Hitchcock's loss dropped their record down to 4-16. As for East Bernard, their record now sits at 20-2.
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