Midland Trail won the last time they faced Pocahontas County, and things went their way in Saturday's second game too. The Midland Trail Patriots had just enough and edged the Pocahontas County Warriors out 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Midland Trail.
Thad Brown was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Brown was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Brody Jones looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned run or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Midland Trail got a big performance out of Greg Cramer, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Aiden Maichle, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Midland Trail's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Pocahontas County, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Midland Trail will stay at home for another game and welcome Independence at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Midland Trail is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Pocahontas County, they will be playing at home against Highland at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Highland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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