Fordyce dropped their record down to 10-8 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Junction City Dragons, falling 20-11. Redbugs fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Dragons since on Wednesday.
As for Junction City, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-11 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Junction City's part, Cade Hightower made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Hightower has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs. Junction City is undefeated when Hightower posts two or more runs, but 6-11 otherwise.
In other batting news, Nemo Caldwell was a standout: he got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Reid Cates, who went 3-for-6 with four runs and three RBI.
Coming up, Fordyce will head out on the road to take on Drew Central at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. As for Junction City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Spring Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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