If Purnell Swett was feeling good fresh off their 13-3 takedown of Hoke County on Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Rams fell just short of the East Columbus Gators by a score of 2-1 on Saturday.
Joseden Oxendine spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Purnell Swett saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grayson Brooks, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double.
Purnell Swett's defeat dropped their record down to 10-10. As for East Columbus, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-6.
Looking ahead, Purnell Swett will take on Seventy-First at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for East Columbus, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on West Columbus at 7:00 p.m. on the 29th.
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