Whitewright extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 12-8. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Sam Rayburn Rebels. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Rebels earlier this season, when they won 10-4.
As for Sam Rayburn, they pushed their record up to 12-7 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games.
For Sam Rayburn's part, Cash Mason made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. Mason was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
In other batting news, Jamison Dorris was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. Connor Rich was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs.
Coincidentally, Whitewright and Sam Rayburn will both be playing Collinsville the next time they take the field. The Rebels will host the Pirates at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Tigers will head out to face them at 6:30 p.m. on the 21st.
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