Pickett County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 15-5 to the York Institute Dragons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pickett County of the 17-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For York Institute's part, Brody Choate made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Choate was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tanner Tallent, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Jalen Garrett was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Pickett County's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-11. As for York Institute, they now have a winning record of 12-11.
Pickett County will head out on the road to challenge Monterey at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for York Institute, they will be playing at home against Jackson County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Jackson County is coming into the game with nine straight victories on the road, so York Institute will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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