In what's become a running theme this season, Mica Mountain gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They blew past the Douglas Bulldogs 8-1. The victory was familiar territory for Mica Mountain who now have nine in a row.
Jackson (JB) Barlet JR spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Evan Wheeler, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a triple. Camren Hanamoto was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Mica Mountain is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 21-5 record this season. As for Douglas, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mica Mountain will take on Desert View at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Mica Mountain will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive. Douglas will take on Cholla at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Douglas is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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