Doniphan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 7-1 to the Greenville Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Doniphan of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Greenville's part, Trey Porter was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Porter was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, William Friley was excellent, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2. Clayton Wood was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with an RBI.
Doniphan's defeat dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Greenville, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 20-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Doniphan will take on Poplar Bluff at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Poplar Bluff is coming into the match with four straight wins at home, so Doniphan will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Greenville, they will head out on the road to face off against Twin Rivers at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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