Choctaw Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. Their tough 17-2 defeat to the Quitman Panthers might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Choctaw Central of the 12-11 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Quitman's part, Austen Shirley made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Shirley has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Shirley was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Patten Shirley was incredible, going 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Daniel Peters was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Choctaw Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12-1. As for Quitman, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-6.
Choctaw Central will take on Leake Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Leake Central is coming into the contest with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Choctaw Central will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Quitman, they will square off against Kemper County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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