Jack Britt lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Monday was a bit more commanding. They lost 12-6 to the Lumberton Pirates. Jack Britt has not had much luck with Lumberton recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Cameron Byers put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Byers was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Jabari Lee was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Alex Jones was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Lumberton's side, Landon Claar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits. Claar has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Chatler Maynor was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Tashaun Stocks, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Jack Britt's defeat dropped their record down to 6-16. As for Lumberton, their win bumped their record up to 13-8.
Jack Britt does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lumberton, they will head out on the road to face off against Purnell Swett at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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