Geraldine had lost three straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped down to 6-4 to make it four. They fell just short of the North Jackson Chiefs by a score of 9-8. The Bulldogs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Chiefs earlier this season, when they won 8-5.
As for North Jackson, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Geraldine since February 20, 2021.
For North Jackson's part, Brodie Carraway made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off only two hits. Those eight strikeouts gave Carraway a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Drew Davis, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Lucas Rowe also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Geraldine will challenge Collinsville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for North Jackson, they will take on Plainview at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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