After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Jay, Flomaton was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They had just enough and edged the T.R. Miller Tigers out 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Flomaton also won the last time the pair played back in February.
Jakson Newton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on two hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Blake Macks was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Dexter Smoker was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Flomaton's victory bumped their record up to 15-12. As for T.R. Miller, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Flomaton will take on Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Central is coming into the contest with 11 straight wins at home, so Flomaton will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for T.R. Miller, they will head out on the road to challenge Excel at 5:00 p.m. in their first game on Monday.
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