Bay Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They suffered a tough 14-0 loss at the hands of the Scott Central Rebels. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bay Springs of the 17-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Scott Central's part, Jake Adams was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Adams has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Adams was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-1 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chancler Burks, who went 2-for-2 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Tyler Jenkins was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Bay Springs' loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Scott Central, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-11.
Bay Springs will look to defend their home field on Monday against Lake at 7:00 p.m. As for Scott Central, they will head out on the road to take on Morton at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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