Murphy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 18-7 loss at the hands of the Swain County Maroon Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Murphy of the 8-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Murphy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zack Hogsed, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Aayden Williams was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
On Swain County's side, Jones Robinson was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Robinson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Carter Hayes, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Murphy's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Swain County, they pushed their record up to 9-4 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Murphy will face off against Polk County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Murphy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Swain County, they will head out on the road to square off against Murphy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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