Locust Fork came into this matchup off a tough 16-run loss last Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Cleveland Panthers by a score of 6-4 on Thursday. The Hornets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Landon Keith made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Locust Fork's loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-5. As for Cleveland, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-10 record.
Coming up, Locust Fork will take on Altamont at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Altamont will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Locust Fork surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cleveland, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Cleveland Panthers take on Crossville Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. They are facing Crossville at the right time seeing as Crossville is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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