Mathews extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 0-3. They lost 12-0 to the Lancaster Red Devils. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Red Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-1 on Friday.
As for Lancaster, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.3 runs on average this season.
For Lancaster's part, Braden George made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. George was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Thomas Major, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Brooks Parker, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Mathews will face off against Northumberland at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lancaster, they will take on Christchurch School at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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