Howard Tech was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lookout Valley Yellowjackets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hustlin' Tigers of the 21-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Howard Tech's record now sits at 3-7. As for Lookout Valley, the win was their first on the road, bumping their record up to 2-4-1.
Looking ahead, Howard Tech will face off against Walker Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lookout Valley, they will challenge Tyner Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Rams have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11 runs per game on average), something the Yellowjackets will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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