Bertie extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 13 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-11. They came up short against the Gates County Red Barons, falling 24-2. The Falcons lost against the Red Barons in their previous head to head back in April of 2025, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 3-2 score last time.
Bertie saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kysean Hyman, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
As for Gates County, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Gates County's side, Jimmy Rountree made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Rountree was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Jacob Ross looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Andrew Brown was a standout: he got on base in five of his six plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March. Austin Eure also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Looking ahead, Gates County will square off against Martin County at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Bertie will be paying especially close attention to the Red Barons' contest: after the Red Barons face off against the Gators, they'll take on Bertie again at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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