Blytheville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Highland Rebels. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rebels this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 22-1 last Tuesday.
Blytheville's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7-1. As for Highland, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Blytheville will head out to face off against Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Yellowjackets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.36 runs per game on average), something the Chickasaws will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Highland, they are taking a road trip to take on Pocahontas at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rebels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Redskins have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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