South Putnam can finally bid farewell to their ten-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Owen Valley Patriots 9-7. South Putnam's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Eli Owens and Wyatt Mullin did most of the damage at the plate: Owens scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Mullin went 3-for-3 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Hayden Tincher, who scored a run while going 1-for-5.
South Putnam's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-10. As for Owen Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
South Putnam will be playing at home against Northview at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. South Putnam will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Owen Valley, they will head out on the road to square off against Edgewood at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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