Cleburne County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their tough 11-3 loss to the Jacksonville Golden Eagles might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cleburne County of the 17-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Jacksonville's part, Will Greenwood looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Jacksonville let Xaye Lemon and Jackson Bonner loose on the outfield. Lemon scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4, while Bonner went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Drake Loggins, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Cleburne County's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Jacksonville, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cleburne County will take on Anniston at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Anniston is coming into the match with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Cleburne County will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Jacksonville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against White Plains at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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