After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Thomasville, Excel was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Blacksher Bulldogs by a score of 7-3. That's more bragging rights for Excel, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Will Thomas and Kolby Sirmon made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Thomas pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Sirmon pitched four innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). At bat, Thomas scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Sirmon scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mattox Dailey, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Excel's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Blacksher, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Excel will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Wicksburg at 10:45 a.m. Wicksburg will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Excel surely won't give up without a fight. As for Blacksher, they will head out on the road to square off against McKenzie at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. McKenzie is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Blacksher will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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