After losing to Meeker the last time they met, Stratford decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Stratford Bulldogs won by a run and slipped past the Meeker Bulldogs 8-7. That's two games straight that Stratford has won by just one run.
Braylinn King was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). King has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit in four consecutive pitching appearances. King was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Stratford let Camon Mcknew and Walker Chandler loose on the outfield. Mcknew scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2, while Chandler scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2. Chandler is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
The win made it two in a row for Stratford and bumps their season record up to 6-8. As for Meeker, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.
Stratford will head out on the road to take on Latta at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Stratford is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Meeker, they will be playing at home against Stroud at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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