Calico Rock's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over the Viola Longhorns. The win was some much needed relief for the Pirates as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Eli Thorton
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Eli Thorton made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Calico Rock is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-9 otherwise. Thorton was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kyle French, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Korbin Stapton was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Calico Rock was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .517. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Calico Rock's victory bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Viola, the loss snapped their winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 9-2 record.
As of now, neither Calico Rock nor the Longhorns have any future games scheduled.
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