Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Elbert County Blue Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy of the 15-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Owen Forsythe, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
On Elbert County's side, Haven Adams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Adams has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Brooks Banks was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Cheyvis Mclendon, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Elbert County, their victory bumped their record up to 13-9.
While Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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