If Troup was feeling good fresh off their 10-2 takedown of West Rusk last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Troup fell 7-4 to West Rusk on Friday. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Raiders earlier this season, when they won 10-2.
Carson Davenport spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits. What's more, he gave up only three walks, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2024.
On the hitting side, Caden Graves made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Troup's loss dropped their record down to 12-6. As for West Rusk, their record is now 6-8-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Troup will head out to challenge Athens at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for West Rusk, they will venture away from home to take on Tatum at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tatum will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something West Rusk surely won't give up without a fight.
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