Raleigh was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Puckett Wolves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 7-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Ryder Ivy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Raleigh saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zack Harris, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Raleigh's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Puckett, the victory snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 13-6 record.
While Raleigh had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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