Glencliff extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-11 in the process. They came up short against the Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet Royals, falling 12-0. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Royals this season, with their most recent defeat being a 17-0 loss on Monday.
As for Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-8. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by 12 runs or more this season.
For Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet's part, Brey Bacher made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bacher has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other pitching news, Graham McCoy looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Brendan Cox was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two triples, two RBI, and one run. Those two triples gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cooper Hubbard, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Glencliff will square off against Mount Juliet Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet, they will challenge Lawson at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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