There's no place like home for DeSoto County, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Frostproof Bulldogs 9-8. This was a revenge game for DeSoto County, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-3 defeat when these two played last Monday.
Corbin Gilmore made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gilmore was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Gilmore wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hagen Bryan, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Like DeSoto County, Frostproof also got a great game from a two-way player: Luke Thornton. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Thornton was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Nico Rybinski was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base. Joshua Brewer was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Frostproof was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
DeSoto County has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 6-15 record this season. As for Frostproof, they dropped their record down to 8-15 with that loss, which was their seventh straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. DeSoto County will square off against Hardee at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hardee will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something DeSoto County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Frostproof, they will head out on the road to face off against Santa Fe Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Santa Fe Catholic's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Frostproof's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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