Thursday just wasn't the day for Canton's offense. Their rough 16-0 defeat to the Pelahatchie Chiefs on Thursday might stick with them for a while. Canton has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Pelahatchie's part, Braden Laughlin made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Laughlin was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Ben Mosley and Javion Magee did most of the damage at the plate: Mosley scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Magee scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Hayden Johnson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Canton's loss dropped their record down to 2-6-1. As for Pelahatchie, their record now sits at 4-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Canton will face off against Holmes County Central at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pelahatchie, they will head out on the road to take on Raleigh at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pelahatchie is no doubt hoping to put an end to a ten-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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