Mallard Creek extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 5-12 in the process. They came up short against the Cannon Cougars, falling 12-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Mavericks have suffered since April 30, 2024.
David Victoria made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Cannon, they moved to 5-8 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
On Cannon's side, Thomas Smith looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mason Mierzwa, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Cannon is 2-1 when Mierzwa posts three or more hits, but 3-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Reid Morgan, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Mallard Creek didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 7-2 defeat against Charlotte S on the 14th. As for Cannon, they have also already played their next contest, a 6-4 loss against Ballantyne Ridge on the 15th.
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