Talladega was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 19-3 walloping at the hands of the Munford Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Talladega of the 22-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Munford's part, David Pettus made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Pettus has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Pettus was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other pitching news, Mason Brewer looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Lathan Stephens, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Braydon Nichols was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and two runs.
Talladega's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Munford, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Talladega will take on Ashville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Munford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fayetteville at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Munford will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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