Pine Forest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Booker T. Washington Wildcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-1 last Tuesday.
Trayvian Murdock was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Pine Forest's loss dropped their record down to 1-23-1. As for Booker T. Washington, their victory bumped their record up to 8-17.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Pine Forest will challenge Niceville at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Niceville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Pine Forest's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Booker T. Washington, they will face off against Escambia at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Gators will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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