River Oaks extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 15-10 in the process. They came up short against the Newton County Academy Generals, falling 6-0. Considering the last time the Mustangs couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
As for Newton County Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-10. Considering they have won eight matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Newton County Academy's part, not much got past Cooper Thrash, who gave up just four hits and racked up six Ks to keep River Oaks off the board. Thrash also tossed no walks, which is notable because the Generals are 7-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 4-9 otherwise.
At the plate, Newton County Academy let Gaines Boyd and Bryce Jones run wild. Boyd got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs, while Jones went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Newton County Academy is undefeated when Boyd posts two or more runs, but 5-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Ty Thrash, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
While River Oaks had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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