Dixie County extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 11-10. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Taylor County Bulldogs. The Bears were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bulldogs earlier this season, when they won 12-4.
Trey Lawson was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and two RBI. Mason Jones was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
As for Taylor County, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-13. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Taylor County's side, Drayden Flowers was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most runs Flowers has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Britt Jimenez, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Coming up, Dixie County will face off against St. John Paul II at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Taylor County, they will take on Hilliard at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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