Scott County Central extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-11. They came up short against the Delta Bobcats, falling 21-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bobcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-2 last Tuesday.
As for Delta, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-7 record. The result was nothing new for the Bobcats, who have now won five games by ten runs or more so far this season.
For Delta's part, Paxton Hornbuckle made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hornbuckle has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Delta let Bryce Cox and Rylin Huffman run wild. Cox got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Huffman went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those three runs gave Cox a new career-high. Levi Williams was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Scott County Central will take on Chaffee at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Delta, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Perryville at 4:00 p.m.
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