If Munford was riding high fresh off their 11-1 takedown of Milan last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cougars fell just short of the Crockett County Cavaliers by a score of 4-2 on Tuesday. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cavaliers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Stephen Kemp was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed over his last four matchups.
On the hitting side, Munford saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Curly Lowry, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Munford has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-10 record this season. As for Crockett County, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Munford will host Memphis Home Education Association at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Munford's pitchers better be ready for this one: Memphis Home Education Association has averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Crockett County, they will welcome Brighton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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