Seymour waltzed into their game on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Barry Western Wildcats by a score of 4-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 14-3 on Saturday.
Nolan Sparks made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Seymour's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 3-1 (and 5-7 when he doesn't).
Mason Haden
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In other batting news, Mason Haden was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob O'Dear, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Seymour hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive contests.
The win got Seymour back to even at 8-8. As for Barry Western, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Seymour will square off against Calhoun at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Barry Western, they will challenge Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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