The Rapides Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Simpson Broncos at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Rapides is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.
On Thursday, Rapides got the win against Alexandria Country Day by a conclusive 15-1. That looming 15-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Rapides yet this season.
Craig Chamberlain made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Chamberlain has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Chamberlain was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Noah Hoyt and Phoenix Peart did most of the damage at the plate: Hoyt went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Peart scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Alex Jeansonne was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Meanwhile, Simpson fell victim to a rough 12-4 defeat at the hands of Hornbeck on Tuesday. Simpson has not had much luck with Hornbeck recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Rapides' victory bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Simpson, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.
Rapides might still be hurting after the 13-5 defeat they got from Simpson in their previous meeting back in February of 2023. Can Rapides avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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