To kick off the night, the Mugs faced off against the Ball Busters.  In the previous two meetings between the foes, the Mugs used their stellar defense to hold the Balls to a single run.  This time around was no different.  With star’s Brian Pietryka and Jason Budden scoring in the top of the first, the Mugs found themselves with an early 3-0 lead.  The Balls had to have known they were licked after a start like that, but set their sights on a comeback.  However, the aggressive base running of an alert Brittany Stewart showed the Mugs meant business and in the end, the Balls were left to scratch their heads.

In the second game, the Mugs were not so fortunate.  Paying a visit to the Naptown Barflies, the Mugs undefeated season was laid to rest.  The Mugs started strong with leadoff Aaron Ricks scoring one of two runs in the top of the first.  Unfortunately, the Mugs offense fell asleep and was unable to score the rest of the way.  However, the Mug defense nearly made the two runs hold up.  With bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the second, hurler Mike Randolph worked his mojo to pitch his way out of a serious jam.  Second baseman Morgan Carter pitched in as well, snaring a line drive for a key out midway through the game.  Eventually, though, the Mugs lights out defense was not enough and the Barflies managed to earn the win.

Next week, the Mugs are slated to play The Zephyr Competition Team.  Game time is 8:10 PM on Latrobe’s Field 2.