Sexton had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 0-6 to make it 11. They came up short against the Charlotte Orioles, falling 18-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Big Reds of the 33-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Charlotte, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 7-3. Considering they have won four matchups by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Charlotte's part, Jackson Stewart and Christian Powers made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Stewart tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Powers pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Stewart has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Stewart went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and two RBI, while Powers went 1-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. That home run marked the first that Powers has launched this season.
In other batting news, Charlotte got a massive performance out of Karter Jackson, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Jackson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ty Bowzer, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs and three RBI.
Looking ahead, Sexton will face off against Jackson at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Charlotte, they will challenge Haslett at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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