Fordyce was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Woodlawn Bears by a score of 6-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fordyce of the 9-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Woodlawn's part, Triston Bates looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Bates has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Peyton Wells was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
Fordyce's defeat dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Woodlawn, the win was the 12th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 20-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fordyce will challenge Parkers Chapel at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Parkers Chapel's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Fordyce's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Woodlawn, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Drew Central at 4:30 p.m. Woodlawn is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
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