Sparta extended their losing streak to seven on Monday, dropping them down to 9-20. They came up short against the Kenowa Hills Knights, falling 12-4. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-1 on Monday.
Brenden Rector was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Jericho Ross, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
As for Kenowa Hills, they are on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 16 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-2 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 22 matchups by six runs or more this season.
On Kenowa Hills' side, Mason Peebles was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits Peebles has posted over his last 11 games. Chase Taylor was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
While Sparta had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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