Reynolds was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 11-2 to the Sharpsville Blue Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Reynolds of the 10-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Sharpsville's part, Jared Bissell and Gabe Titus were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Bissell tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Titus pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Bissell scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Titus scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caullin Summers, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Luke Distler, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Reynolds' defeat dropped their record down to 2-17. As for Sharpsville, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Reynolds will challenge Union City at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sharpsville, they will head out on the road to square off against Hickory at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Hickory: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Sharpsville has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road.
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