Minco can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Southwest Covenant Patriots out 6-5. This was payback for Minco, who suffered an 11-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
Reed McMurtrey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. McMurtrey was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
McMurtrey wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Landon McMahon, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. McMahon has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Minco's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-15. As for Southwest Covenant, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Minco will face off against Destiny Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Destiny Christian is coming into the match with four straight wins at home, so Minco will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Southwest Covenant, they will head out on the road to take on Oklahoma City Broncos HomeSchool at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Oklahoma City Broncos HomeSchool is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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