Patton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Hendersonville Bearcats by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Patton of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Brady Davis and Chandler Rutherford stepped up to the plate in a big way. Davis went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI, while Rutherford scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Patton didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 19 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Hendersonville's side, the team relied heavily on TJ Lattimore, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ethan Rector, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Patton's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Hendersonville, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Patton will take on Brevard at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hendersonville, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against East Henderson at 6:30 p.m.
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