Mayfield took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Livingston Central, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Mayfield skirted past Livingston Central 6-4. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Mayfield as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Carson Price
Carson Price was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Mayfield is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-5 otherwise. Price was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jett Hawkins, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Briar Overstreet, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Mayfield's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Livingston Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Livingston Central beat Mayfield by a score of 19-10 later that day.
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