Trousdale County extended their losing streak to seven on Friday, dropping their season record down to 2-11 in the process. They lost 11-1 to the Gordonsville Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-1 back in March.
As for Gordonsville, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-8. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won ten games by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Gordonsville's part, J. Foster was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Foster has become a key player for Gordonsville: the team is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 7-8 otherwise. Foster was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Clinton Pope looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Gordonsville let Bobby Cripps and Maddux Randolph run wild. Cripps went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one run, while Randolph got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Gordonsville is undefeated when Cripps posts three or more RBI, but 7-8 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of James Peoples, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Trousdale County will look to defend their home field on Monday against Christian Community at 5:30 p.m. As for Gordonsville, they will head out to face off against Clarkrange at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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