After a string of four wins, South Gibson's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They suffered a tough 9-2 loss at the hands of the Har-Ber Wildcats. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs South Gibson has scored all season.
South Gibson got a good showing from Aiden Darby, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Cade Allen relieved him and did a solid job, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Levi Bryant was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a double.
On Har-Ber's side, they got a great performance from GAVIN MOORE as he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). MOORE has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on ZACH BRINEGAR, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of DYLAN GIBSON, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Having lost for the first time this season, South Gibson fell to 4-1. As for Har-Ber, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Gibson will square off against Covington at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. South Gibson's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Covington's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Har-Ber, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Christian Brothers at 4:00 p.m. Har-Ber is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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