Normangee was not the first on the board on Tuesday, but they got there more often. They blew past the Latexo Tigers 13-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Normangee.
Dallas Jones was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Jones has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jones was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Farrell Butler and Hunter Garner did most of the damage at the plate: Butler got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and a triple, while Garner scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Butler is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Cash Cheatham, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
The win got Normangee back to even at 8-8-1. As for Latexo, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Normangee will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Grapeland at 6:30 p.m. Grapeland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Latexo, they will head out on the road to square off against Leon at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Leon will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Latexo surely won't give up without a fight.
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