Purnell Swett scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Everything went their way against the Seventy-First Falcons as the Purnell Swett Rams made off with a 23-2 win. Purnell Swett might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight matchups by six runs or more this season.
Purnell Swett got a great performance from Johnny Jackson as he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit.
At the plate, Bladdon Hammonds was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Caden Locklear was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Purnell Swett, bringing their record for this year to 15-8. As for Seventy-First, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season.
Purnell Swett will be playing in front of their home fans against Lumberton at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Purnell Swett will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. Seventy-First will take on E.E. Smith at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Seventy-First is facing E.E. Smith at the right time seeing as E.E. Smith is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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