Rocky Mount extended their losing streak to 15 on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-17. They came up short against the Southern Nash Firebirds, falling 14-4. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Firebirds this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-1 back in March.
Jack McKellar
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Jack McKellar put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and one double.
McKellar wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jason Battle, who went 2-for-3 with one run. Bryson Johnson also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
As for Southern Nash, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 13-7. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by eight runs or more this season.
On Southern Nash's side, Caiden Peeler got the start for Southern Nash and what a start it was: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Peeler has posted since back in March.
Rocky Mount didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 10-0 loss against Hunt on the 28th. As for Southern Nash, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 12-1 win against Rolesville on the 27th.
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