Booker T. Washington lost a heartbreaker to Fort Gibson when they met back in March of 2021, and they left with a heavy heart again on Monday. The Booker T. Washington Hornets suffered a tough 10-1 defeat at the hands of the Fort Gibson Tigers. Booker T. Washington has struggled against Fort Gibson recently, as their match on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
For Fort Gibson's part, Ethan Reese was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Reese has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Reese was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Fort Gibson let Wyatt Pierce and Alex Chapman loose on the outfield. Pierce scored two runs while going 1-for-2, while Chapman scored two runs while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Levi Haworth, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI.
Booker T. Washington's loss dropped their record down to 7-16. As for Fort Gibson, the victory got them back to even at 11-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Booker T. Washington will take on Lighthouse Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fort Gibson, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Holland Hall at 1:30 p.m.
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