Fairfield Central extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 7-17 in the process. They came up short against the Batesburg-Leesville Panthers, falling 11-1. The Griffins were not able to make up for their defeat to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in May of 2015.
As for Batesburg-Leesville, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-5-1 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Batesburg-Leesville's part, Landon Soper was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Soper has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs.
In other pitching news, Carter Bouknight looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Tanner Watkins, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Parrish, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one double.
Looking ahead, Fairfield Central will square off against Buford at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Batesburg-Leesville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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