Mountainburg's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top against the Hector Wildcats by a score of 7-4. That's more bragging rights for Mountainburg, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
John Shepherd was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over 5.1 innings pitched. Shepherd was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Bryson Quinalty and Levi Pense did most of the damage at the plate: Quinalty scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Pense scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Caedmon Cowett, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Mountainburg now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Hector, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Mountainburg will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Union Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. Mountainburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season. As for Hector, they will head out on the road to challenge Mansfield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mansfield will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Hector surely won't give up without a fight.
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