Mainland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Matanzas Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mainland of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Eric Bell and Ryan Allen did some serious damage despite the final result: Bell went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a triple, while Allen scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
On Matanzas' side, the team relied heavily on Wiley Conner, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ben Apfelbach, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
Mainland's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Matanzas, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mainland will square off against Taylor at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Matanzas, they will head out on the road to take on Palatka at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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