Cumby came into Monday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Miller Grove Hornets on Monday as the Cumby Trojans made off with a 17-3 victory. With that win, Cumby brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Jayden Evans and Chayton Vaughan were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Evans pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Vaughan pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Evans scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Vaughan scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jace Evans, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and a stolen base while going 3-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Hunter McPherson, who scored two runs and stole six bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Cumby's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Miller Grove, their defeat was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-13.
Cumby will take on Saltillo at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Cumby is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Miller Grove, they will head out on the road to challenge North Hopkins at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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