For the second straight game, MacArthur will face off against Dekaney. The Generals will be playing at home against the Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Things were looking good for MacArthur after they put the first runs on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They came up short against Dekaney, falling 13-3.
For Dekaney's part, Michael Hayes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Hayes was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Dekaney's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 12-13 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Dekaney let Romeo Flores and Anthony Cruz run wild. Flores scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Cruz scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Cruz also brought in three RBI, which is notable because Dekaney is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 12-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Aziz Muhammad, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Dekaney's win bumped their record up to 15-13. As for MacArthur, their loss dropped their record down to 13-10.
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