Pottsboro came into Monday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Bells Panthers by a score of 7-2 on Monday. The win was just what Pottsboro needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Justin Burk tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jaxson Jester was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Matthew McCullough, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Pottsboro's victory bumped their record up to 9-13. As for Bells, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Pottsboro will have a chance to go back-to-back against Bells: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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