North Miami had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 2.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They came out on top against the Pioneer Panthers by a score of 6-3. That's more bragging rights for North Miami, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lake Musall made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Musall was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Musall wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Meredith, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Meredith has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Like North Miami, Pioneer also got a great game from a two-way player: Brodie Howard. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Howard was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
North Miami's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-15. As for Pioneer, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Miami will take on Maconaquah at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Maconaquah is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning North Miami will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Pioneer, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Mississinewa at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Mississinewa's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Pioneer's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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