Amite County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 13-0 loss at the hands of the Loyd Star Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Amite County of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Loyd Star's part, Graham Smith looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Caleb Smith was a standout: he scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Nathan Mills was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Amite County's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Loyd Star, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Amite County will challenge Loyd Star at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Loyd Star, they will head out on the road to face off against Cathedral at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Loyd Star is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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