Bland County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 18 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-6. They came up short against the Eastern Montgomery Mustangs, falling 14-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 24-4 on Thursday.
As for Eastern Montgomery, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-2. Considering they have won three matchups by more than 13 runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Eastern Montgomery's part, Macie Akers was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave Akers a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexie Perkins, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bland County will head out to square off against Hurley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Eastern Montgomery, they will take on Craig County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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