Mendenhall waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Morton Panthers. That's two games straight that Mendenhall has won by exactly four runs.
Montavis Hobbs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up 15 Ks.
At the plate, Parker Eichwurtzle was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run. Brody Odom was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Mendenhall's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8. As for Morton, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mendenhall will take on Pelahatchie at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pelahatchie is coming into the game with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Mendenhall will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Morton, they will be playing at home against Forest at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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