Jasper was not able to break out of their rough patch in Friday's first game as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lawrence County Red Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jasper of the 9-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
For Lawrence County's part, the team relied heavily on Drew Gatlin, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Levi Sanderson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Jasper's defeat dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Lawrence County, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-19.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Jasper by a score of 11-2 later that day.
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