Waco extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 22 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-14. They lost 17-2 to the Lake Belton Broncos. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Broncos this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-0 on Tuesday.
As for Lake Belton, they pushed their record up to 16-6-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The result was nothing new for the Broncos, who have now won 11 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For Lake Belton's part, Maverik Maddux tossed a big game, striking out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). Those 12 strikeouts gave Maddux a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Braxtan Cope was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was RJ Hunt, who went 1-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Waco will take on University at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Lake Belton, they will face off against Rouse at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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