Peabody scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Block Bears as the Peabody Warhorses made off with a 20-8 victory. The win was just what Peabody needed coming off of a 20-2 loss in their prior match.
Daylan Gatson was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out 13 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off three hits. Gatson was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, seven RBI, and three runs.
In other batting news, Henry Rachal was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 4-for-5. Freddie Byrd was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple.
Peabody's victory bumped their record up to 5-12. As for Block, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Peabody will face off against Wossman at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Block, they will head out on the road to square off against Sicily Island at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Block is facing Sicily Island at the right time seeing as Sicily Island is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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