Slocomb extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-3. They lost 20-5 to the Geneva Panthers. The Red Tops were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for Geneva, the win got them back to even at 2-2. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Geneva's part, Jacob Rose made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, Rose posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Juddson Wise was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Brady Cox was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
Coming up, Slocomb is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will square off against Samson at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.25 runs per game on average), something the Red Tops will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Geneva, they will be playing at home against Wicksburg at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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