Bay extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 2-12. They came up short against the Trumann Wildcats, falling 22-4. Yellowjackets fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Wildcats since Friday.
As for Trumann, their record now sits at 7-5-1. Considering they have won five matchups by more than 11 runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Trumann's part, Peyton Chaffin looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Chaffin is becoming a predictor of the Wildcats' success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is undefeated (and 4-5-1 when he doesn't).
On the hitting side, Cash Thompson was a standout: he went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryker Shuburte, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bay will take on Cross County at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Trumann, they will challenge Buffalo Island Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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