After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Caney Valley, Parsons was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Girard Trojans out 5-4. This was a revenge match for Parsons, as the team was forced to settle for a 1-0 loss when these two played two weeks ago.
Tate Phillips was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Phillips was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Tra Mack was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was JJ Kendrick, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Parsons now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Girard, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Parsons will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Fort Scott at 4:30 p.m. Fort Scott will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Girard, they will be playing at home against Baxter Springs on Thursday. Baxter Springs is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Girard will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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