While Arlington couldn't quite beat Allen East on Thursday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-point loss they were dealt last Monday. The Arlington Red Devils fell just short of the Allen East Mustangs by a score of 4-2. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Arlington in their matchups with Allen East: they've now lost six in a row.
For Allen East's part, Jackson Thompson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over 6.2 innings pitched. Thompson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Thompson wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Caleb Lybarger, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Arlington's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Allen East, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Arlington will head out on the road to face off against Elmwood at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Allen East, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Lima Senior at 12:00 p.m.
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