Mount Olive had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-3 to make it four. They lost 14-1 to the East Marion Eagles. The contest marked the Pirates' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
As for East Marion, their record now sits at 4-11. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For East Marion's part, Ayden Lewis was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Lewis was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Elias Johnson was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Bentley Blansett was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Mount Olive and East Marion will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Pirates see the field they'll take on Magee at 5:00 p.m. on the 24th. As for East Marion, their break will end when they face Loyd Star at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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