Nettleton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 13-3 to the Searcy Lions, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Nettleton of the 13-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
Ford Raffo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Zach Bishop, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Searcy's side, Blake Parker looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Nate Knighton was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and two RBI. Will Bailey was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5.
Nettleton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Searcy, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 8-6-1.
Nettleton will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Rivercrest at 4:30 p.m. As for Searcy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Harding Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Searcy will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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