Portal has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.67 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the McIntosh County Academy Buccaneers. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Portal's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for McIntosh County Academy, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers take on the Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Portal's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Metter's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for McIntosh County Academy, they will head out to challenge Claxton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. McIntosh County Academy is facing Claxton at the right time seeing as Claxton is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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