Rockdale County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Newton Rams by a score of 9-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 18-10 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August.
Jakaria Bell and Gabby Lloyd stepped up to the plate in a big way. Bell scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while Lloyd went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The dominant performance gave her a new career- in hits. Another player making a difference was Cayden Grimes, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Rockdale County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Newton only posted an OBP of .394.
Rockdale County's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Newton, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-12.
Rockdale County will square off against Grayson at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Grayson will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Rockdale County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Newton, they will face off against South Gwinnett at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. South Gwinnett is coming into the contest with five straight losses on the road, meaning Newton will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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