The Kingstree Blazers will venture away from home to face off against the Mullins Auctioneers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Kingstree has given up an average of 12.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Kingstree came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Mullins, falling 14-0. Blazers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Auctioneers since on Tuesday.
For Mullins' part, Adam Shaw tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Shaw has posted since back in April of 2024.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lonnie Alston, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, three stolen bases, and five RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. Mykell Raysor was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Mullins always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Mullins dropped their record down to 1-17 with the loss, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Kingstree, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
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