Burkeville extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-5 in the process. They lost 18-2 to the Zavalla Eagles. On the bright side, the two- run performance marked the Mustangs' highest-scoring match to date.
As for Zavalla, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 8 runs per game.
For Zavalla's part, Adrian Gonzalez made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Gonzalez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Kannon Kotz was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with seven stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI. Those seven stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Garrett Dikes was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Burkeville is set to face off against their familiar foe Chester at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Zavalla will take on rival Apple Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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