Bartlesville can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Booker T. Washington Hornets with a sharp 9-1 victory. The win was just what Bartlesville needed coming off of a 14-0 defeat in their prior game.
Kaden Romesburg made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over six innings pitched. Romesburg has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Romesburg was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Barrett Merciez, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Damien Niko was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Bartlesville's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-14. As for Booker T. Washington, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bartlesville will take on Coweta at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Coweta is coming into the matchup with seven straight wins on the road, so Bartlesville will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Booker T. Washington, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Muskogee at 12:00 p.m. Booker T. Washington is facing Muskogee at the right time seeing as Muskogee is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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