Morton can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Forest Bearcats out 7-6. This was payback for Morton, who suffered a 14-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.
For Forest's part, Avery Bufkin and Reagen Tadlock stepped up to the plate in a big way. Bufkin scored three runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Tadlock scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Morton's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11. As for Forest, they dropped their record down to 4-11 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.
Morton will take on Scott Central at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Scott Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Morton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Forest, they will head out on the road to challenge Lake at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Forest is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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