Cameron was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Lathrop Mules by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cameron of the 7-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2021.
Cameron saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sage Burnett, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Lathrop's side, Brody Busick spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mason Mudd, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Cameron's loss dropped their record down to 4-18. As for Lathrop, their victory bumped their record up to 6-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cameron will take on East Buchanan at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. East Buchanan is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Cameron will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Lathrop, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Holt at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in South Holt's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last six matchups.
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