Forest had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over the Scott Central Rebels. The win was just what Forest needed coming off of a 14-0 defeat in their prior match.
Martin Wences Jr made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Wences Jr was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Reagen Tadlock was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kolten Durkes, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
On Scott Central's side, they saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shamon Wash, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Forest's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-13. As for Scott Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-13.
Forest is on the road again on Tuesday to play Northeast Jones at 7:00 p.m. Northeast Jones will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Forest surely won't give up without a fight. As for Scott Central, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Clarkdale at 7:00 p.m. Scott Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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