Naylor extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 6-8 in the process. They lost 16-0 to the Twin Rivers Royals. The shutout was out of character for the Eagles seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in March.
As for Twin Rivers, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. Considering they have won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Twin Rivers' part, Jake Hester made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Hester posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Twin Rivers let Bryce Dollins and Evan Bonifield run wild. Dollins went 4-for-5 with three runs, one double, and one RBI, while Bonifield went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two runs gave Bonifield a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kendell Austin, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Coming up, Naylor is taking a road trip to challenge Greenville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bears' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Twin Rivers, they will welcome Doniphan at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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