Lamar Consolidated scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Fort Bend Marshall Buffalos as the Lamar Consolidated Mustangs made off with an 18-1 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Lamar Consolidated with their most commanding win of the season.
Mekai Gallien made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Gallien was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with six RBI, two triples, and two runs.
In other batting news, Joshua Cornejo was a standout: he scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Zach Holmes, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Lamar Consolidated's victory ended a ten-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-19-1. As for Fort Bend Marshall, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-16.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lamar Consolidated will take on Terry at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Terry is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Lamar Consolidated will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Fort Bend Marshall, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Foster at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Foster will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Fort Bend Marshall surely won't give up without a fight.
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