Des Arc was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Quitman Bulldogs. That's two games in a row now that the Eagles have lost by just one run.
Brayden Knupp put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, he gave up only three walks, the fewest he's had since back in March of 2025. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base.
Knupp wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jacoby Tallent, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Des Arc's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Des Arc will host Conway Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Quitman, they will venture away from home to square off against Bald Knob at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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