Red Oak dropped their record down to 13-7 on Monday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 6-0 to the Rattan Rams. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
As for Rattan, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games.
For Rattan's part, Xadin Watts made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Watts has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Keller Shockey, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Ben Ellis, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Red Oak will challenge Caddo at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rattan, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Caney at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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