Sumter County had to endure a 27-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Kendrick Cherokees out 34-33. Sumter County's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Sumter County got a massive performance out of Jayshun Bobbs, who got on base in six of his eight plate appearances with a home run, five runs, and six RBI. Another player making a difference was Ter'Kaevian Rush, who scored five runs and stole five bases while getting on base in five of his seven plate appearances.
On Kendrick's side, Armani Spadaro and Taven Leonard did some serious damage despite the final result: Spadaro got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base, while Leonard scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of his seven plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Charles Goolsby, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Kendrick always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .731. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Sumter County made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-27. As for Kendrick, they dropped their record down to 3-16 with that defeat, which was their ninth straight on the road.
Sumter County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Kendrick, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Southwest at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last three games Southwest has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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