Watson Chapel had lost 13 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 2-12 to make it 14. They fell just short of the Pine Bluff Fighting Zebras by a score of 14-12. Even if the Wildcats couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Pine Bluff's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-17. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 24, 2025.
For Pine Bluff's part, Savione Butler and Kaden French did most of the damage at the plate: Butler went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run, while French got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs French has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Myles Huntley, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Watson Chapel will square off against Hamburg at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pine Bluff, they will face off against Lakeside at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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