There's no place like home for Whitewright, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Sam Rayburn Rebels on Tuesday, sneaking past 5-4. This was a revenge game for the Tigers: when they faced off against the Rebels back in March, they had to take a 9-4 loss.
Grayson Sullivan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits.
At the plate, Kason Dodson was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ian Jordan, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Tigers
| 04/08/25 vs Sam Rayburn | 55.9% |
| 04/05/25 @ Honey Grove | 37.1% |
| 04/01/25 vs Tom Bean | 31.8% |
Whitewright always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.
With the win, Whitewright broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 9-10. As for Sam Rayburn, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-5-1 record this season.
Whitewright will host Ector at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sam Rayburn, they will head out on the road to challenge Collinsville at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Rebels surely won't give up without a fight.
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