Alva was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 16-3 defeat at the hands of the Tonkawa Buccaneers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Alva of the 10-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Tonkawa's part, Cooper Braden was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Braden has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Braden was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cayden Duvall was a standout: he scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Loudyn Alexander, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Alva now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Tonkawa, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Woodward the next time they take the field. Tonkawa will host Woodward at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Alva will play them later in the day, at 1:00 p.m.
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