For the second straight game, Midland Trail will face off against James Monroe. The Patriots will venture away from home to take on the Mavericks at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Midland Trail has given up an average of 13.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Midland Trail's offense. They came up short against James Monroe on Thursday, falling 16-0. The loss continues a trend for the Patriots in their meetings with the Mavericks: they've now lost four in a row.
For James Monroe's part, Kadyn Hines was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Hines has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in 12 consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Brycen Parker was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one double. James Monroe is undefeated when Parker posts two or more runs, but 11-12 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Koen, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
James Monroe always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
James Monroe has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-12 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Midland Trail, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-16.
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