Baseball Recap: Nettleton Raiders vs. Searcy Lions
Nettleton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 13-3 to the Searcy Lions, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Nettleton of the 13-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
Ford Raffo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Zach Bishop, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Searcy's side, Blake Parker looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Nate Knighton was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and two RBI. Will Bailey was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5.
Nettleton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Searcy, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 8-6-1.
Nettleton will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Rivercrest at 4:30 p.m. As for Searcy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Harding Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Searcy will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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