Gobles extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-6. They lost 17-1 to the Kellogg Panthers. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Tigers couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Kellogg, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-6. That 16-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Kellogg's part, Barrett NeSmith made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. NeSmith has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Mason Ferris was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tucker Tack, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gobles will challenge Lawton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kellogg, they will square off against Coldwater at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games the Cardinals have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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