Timpson extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They lost 12-2 to the Joaquin Rams. The Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rams apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for Joaquin, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-9. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
For Joaquin's part, Carter Graves and Hunter Kay made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Graves tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Kay tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. At bat, Graves got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Kay went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave Kay a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Karson Rogers, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Trenton Runnels was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Timpson will challenge rival Shelbyville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Joaquin is set to square off against their familiar foe San Augustine at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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