Jefferson extended their losing streak to ten on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 3-19 in the process. They lost 10-1 to the South Oak Cliff Bears. The Patriots were not able to make up for their loss to the Bears from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for South Oak Cliff, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 20-3. Considering they have won 13 matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For South Oak Cliff's part, James Crain III and Matthew Rodriguez were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Crain III tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Rodriguez tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. At bat, Crain III went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI, while Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those two doubles gave Crain III a new career-high.
In other batting news, Carson Texada was excellent, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March.
While Jefferson had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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