LaPoynor entered their tilt with Martins Mill with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They never let the Martins Mill Mustangs onto the board and left with a 6-0 win on Monday. That's more bragging rights for LaPoynor, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Rustin Pittman was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Pittman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. He 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.
Pittman wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kaden McKinley, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Case Partridge was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
LaPoynor's victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Martins Mill, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. LaPoynor will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Kerens at 7:00 p.m. on April 2nd. Kerens is coming into the game with three straight victories on the road, so LaPoynor will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Martins Mill, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Trinidad at 6:00 p.m.
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