Botkins was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 14-0 to the Jackson Center Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Botkins of the 8-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
For Jackson Center's part, Preston Serr made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Serr was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Noah Francis was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Blake Noble was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Botkins' defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Jackson Center, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-13.
Botkins will be playing at home against Fairlawn at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Jackson Center, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 4-2 victory vs. Upper Scioto Valley on the 26th.
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