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Calallen waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with eight straight wins… but they left with nine. They put the hurt on the King Brahmas with a sharp 22-0 win. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 16 contests by six runs or more this season.

Drayton Mitchell was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn’t given up a single earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, one triple, and two RBI.

In other pitching news, John Cooper Becton looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn’t given up more than one earned run any time he’s pitched this season.

Back at the plate, Jimmy Tipton III and Wyatt Duke did most of the damage at the plate: Tipton III went 2-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and one double, while Duke went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and one triple. Those two hits gave Tipton III a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Reese Rusher, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Calallen kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they’ve now got at least eight hits in five consecutive games.

Calallen’s record is now 21-2. As for King, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That’s put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season.

Calallen wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 19-2 victory against Zapata on the 2nd. As for King, they have also already played their next game, a 14-2 defeat against Tuloso-Midway on the 2nd.

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