Easley extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 13-11. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Belton-Honea Path Bears. The Green Wave were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
As for Belton-Honea Path, they pushed their record up to 11-13 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games.
For Belton-Honea Path's part, Jud Lowie spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. Lowie also tossed no walks, which is notable because the Bears are 3-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 8-12 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Noah Lecroy was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
While Easley 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 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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