Rocky Mount was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 12-10 heartbreaker at the hands of the Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots. That's two games in a row now that the Gryphons have lost by exactly two runs.
Jason Battle put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
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In other batting news, Alex Beasley and Jack McKellar stepped up to the plate in a big way. Beasley went 2-for-5 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while McKellar went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. McKellar has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Aydan Banks also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Rocky Mount's loss dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Arendell Parrott Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 13-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Rocky Mount will take on Princeton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Gryphons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Arendell Parrott Academy, they will challenge East Carteret at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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