Raymond extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Monday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the Vicksburg Gators, falling 15-2. The defeat was just more heartbreak for the Rangers who fell 15-13 when the teams previously met back in March of 2022.
Raymond saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was DeMarion Luster, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one RBI.
As for Vicksburg, their record is now 1-0. They not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since March 25, 2025 (when they won 13-0).
On Vicksburg's side, Allan Allen made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Those nine strikeouts gave Allen a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nick Carson, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Ashton Harris, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI.
Raymond has already played their next matchup, a 16-4 loss against McLaurin on the 10th. As for Vicksburg, they will venture away from home to square off against Warren Central at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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