Myrtle had won three straight on the road, but on Friday they bumped up to 12-4 to make it four. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Bruce Trojans. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 5, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Tucker Elliott
| 03/27/26 @ Bruce | 11 |
| 03/20/26 @ Independence | 13 |
| 03/13/26 vs Senatobia | 12 |
| 03/05/26 vs South Panola | 8 |
| 02/28/26 vs Ingomar | 10 |
Tucker Elliott made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Wes Stanton was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Eli Crumpton, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
As for Bruce, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 5, 2021, but that streak is no more.
On Bruce's side, Cayden Jones made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run.
Myrtle didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 8-5 win against Baldwyn on the 28th. As for Bruce, they have also already played their next matchup, an 18-9 defeat against Falkner on the 28th.
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