Montgomery County extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-11. They lost 15-0 to the Dodge County Indians. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Indians this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 25-2 on March 11th.
As for Dodge County, they now have a winning record of 9-8. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won eight contests by nine runs or more so far this season.
For Dodge County's part, Jaycob Watkins looked comfortable as he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Watkins has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kain Mincey was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Dodge County is 5-2 when Mincey posts two or more runs, but 4-6 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Collins, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
Montgomery County will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Atkinson County at 5:30 p.m. on April 6. As for Dodge County, they will head out to square off against Washington County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Hawks will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight.
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