In what's become a running theme this season, Bruce gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 17-1 margin over the Calhoun City Wildcats. Winning may never get old, but Bruce sure is getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
Tatum Turner and Jayden McCormick made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Turner didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, McCormick tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Turner scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while McCormick scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kennon Parker and Lane Stewart did most of the damage at the plate: Parker went 4-for-4 with seven RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Stewart scored four runs while going 4-for-4. Cole Clark was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5.
Bruce pushed their record up to 13-5 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.8 runs per game. As for Calhoun City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bruce will take on Pontotoc at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bruce's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Pontotoc's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Calhoun City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Pontotoc at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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