Talawanda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They came up short against the Batavia Bulldogs, falling 9-0.
Talawanda got a good showing from Brody Morris, who tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Morris has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Talawanda saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eddie Tanner, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. Spencer Lykins also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Talawanda's loss dropped their record down to 10-16. As for Batavia, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Talawanda will challenge Madison at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Mohawks will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Brave surely won't give up without a fight. As for Batavia, they will take on Bethel-Tate at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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