Pickett County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Red Boiling Springs Bulldogs by a score of 10-8. Pickett County was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Red Boiling Springs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Red Boiling Springs' part, Jared White and Aubrey Link made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, White struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Link struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, White got on base in three of his five plate appearances with an RBI, while Link scored a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Joe Birdwell was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Pickett County's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Red Boiling Springs, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8.
While Pickett County had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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