Dyersburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 9-4 to the South Gibson Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dyersburg of the 22-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
For South Gibson's part, Jack Bradberry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. Bradberry has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Thomas Baker and Gage Nesbitt did most of the damage at the plate: Baker scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while Nesbitt went 3-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Nesbitt is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Tatum Crosser, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Dyersburg's defeat dropped their record down to 13-8. As for South Gibson, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 13-3.
Dyersburg will be playing at home against Millington Central at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for South Gibson, they will head out on the road to challenge Henry County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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