Colbert Heights had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-2 to make it five. They came up short against the Rogers Pirates, falling 18-8. The Wildcats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Pirates earlier this season, when they won 7-3.
Colbert Heights saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zander Hyde, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
As for Rogers, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games.
On Rogers' side, Dawson Thigpen looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Landon Henry was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and one double. CJ Davis was another key player, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Colbert Heights will head out to square off against Hackleburg at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rogers, they will venture away from home to face off against Sheffield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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