Thrasher was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. Their rough 17-5 loss to the Baldwyn Bearcats might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Thrasher of the 12-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Baldwyn's part, Hagan McCarley made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). McCarley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. McCarley was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maddox McCarley, who went 1-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Rush Watkins was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Thrasher's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Baldwyn, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-7.
Thrasher didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 22-1 defeat vs. Falkner on the 29th. As for Baldwyn, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pine Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Pine Grove will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Baldwyn surely won't give up without a fight.
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