Big Pasture had lost 15 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-11 to make it 16. They lost 13-1 to the Empire Bulldogs. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Rangers couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Empire, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 15-5. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won 13 games by six runs or more so far this season.
For Empire's part, Dax Hecox was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Hecox has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bryce Shaver, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Junior Seward, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Big Pasture will challenge Fletcher at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Empire, they will face off against Rush Springs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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