Sequoyah was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rutherford Rams.
Ryan Hall put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed over his last five matches. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since March 4th.
In other batting news, Maddox Jones made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024. Tristan Tipton also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Sequoyah's defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Rutherford, they pushed their record up to 6-8 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Looking ahead, Sequoyah will square off against Bay at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rutherford, they will challenge North Bay Haven Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. North Bay Haven Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Rutherford surely won't give up without a fight.
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