Walnut Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 9-3 to the West Cowboys. The Scots were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cowboys earlier this season, when they won 13-6.
Javion Thornton made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Alijah Buchanan was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Walnut Ridge's record is now 2-7. As for West, their victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-5.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Walnut Ridge will face off against rival South at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, West is set to challenge their familiar foe Briggs at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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