Morris lost against Haskell back in April of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Morris Eagles fell victim to a tough 12-3 defeat at the hands of the Haskell Haymakers. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Morris in their matchups with Haskell: they've now lost four in a row.
For Haskell's part, Brady Neal made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Neal has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Neal was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Baxter Neal, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Dylan Ozinga was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Morris' defeat dropped their record down to 5-19. As for Haskell, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 14-6.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Preston the next time they take the field. Haskell will head out to face Preston at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, while Morris will host them at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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