Southaven lost a close one when they played last Saturday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They fell victim to a rough 14-1 loss at the hands of the Lewisburg Patriots. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Southaven in their matchups with Lewisburg: they've now lost seven in a row.
For Lewisburg's part, Matthew Osteen looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned run or hits. Osteen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Trae Cagle, who went 2-for-2 with four RBI and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Kody Gilmore, who scored three runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Southaven's loss dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Lewisburg, their win bumped their record up to 19-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Southaven by a score of 2-0.
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