South Pike was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 21-1 loss at the hands of the Wesson Cobras. The result was an unpleasant reminder to South Pike of the 12-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Wesson's part, Parker Brooks looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Brooks has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Layton Cloy relieved him and did a solid job, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Korbin Ashmore, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Landan Beasley was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
South Pike's loss dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Wesson, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Pike will take on Jefferson County at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Jefferson County is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning South Pike will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Wesson, they will be playing at home against Port Gibson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wesson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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