After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matches, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering finally came back down to earth on Monday. They suffered a tough 19-2 defeat at the hands of the Middle College Bulldogs. Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering has struggled against Middle College recently, as their matchup on Monday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
For Middle College's part, Jordan Stevens made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Stevens was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Middle College got a massive performance out of Earnest Williams, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Williams has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Christopher Vinson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Middle College, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-7.
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering will be playing at home against Booker T. Washington at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Middle College, they will head out on the road to take on Bolton at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Middle College is facing Bolton at the right time seeing as Bolton is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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