Paragould was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Nettleton Raiders by a score of 9-8. Paragould was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Nettleton apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Nettleton's part, Ford Raffo made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Raffo has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Raffo was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach Bishop, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Paragould's loss dropped their record down to 5-17. As for Nettleton, their win bumped their record up to 3-14.
Paragould will head out on the road to take on Bald Knob at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Nettleton, they will be playing at home against Wynne at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Nettleton is out to stop a six-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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