Jay County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mississinewa Indians. That's two games in a row now that the Patriots have lost by just one run.
Austin Myers was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Carter Fugiett was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Leighton Brown, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Jay County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Mississinewa, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Jay County beat the Indians by a score of 14-0 later that day.
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