Rickover Naval had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it nine. They fell just short of the Schurz Bulldogs by a score of 6-4. The Seadragons were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bulldogs earlier this season, when they won 15-1.
As for Schurz, the win was their first at home, bumping their record up to 2-5. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Schurz's part, the team relied heavily on Camrin Jackson, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those two hits gave Jackson a new career-high. Jayden Alexander was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run.
Coming up, Rickover Naval will face off against North Grand at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Schurz, they will take on Disney II at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Titans have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season.
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