Poyen had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Cutter-Morning Star Eagles 14-2. Poyen's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last six games.
The team relied heavily on Hayden Byrd, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Kullen Conner was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Poyen's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-8. As for Cutter-Morning Star, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with that defeat, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Poyen will take on Fordyce at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Fordyce's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Poyen's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cutter-Morning Star, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Magnet Cove at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Magnet Cove has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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