After a string of eight wins, Purvis's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 10-3 walloping at the hands of the Sumrall Bobcats. Purvis was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Sumrall apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
Jacob Parker was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Drew Swan, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
On Sumrall's side, Jack Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, Leo Odom was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Malek McNair was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Purvis' defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-6. As for Sumrall, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Purvis will take on Greene County at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Sumrall, they will be playing at home against Petal at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Sumrall will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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