The Bob Jones Patriots will be taking part in a tournament against the Deshler Tigers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Bob Jones has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bob Jones lost 11-1 to Elkmont on Thursday. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bob Jones saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kennedy Kemp, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
Meanwhile, Deshler waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Bulldogs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since March 23rd.
Taylor Tittle made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 20 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
In other batting news, Kendall Scogin was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one run. That's the most doubles she has posted over her last 15 games. Another player making a difference was Havah Standridge, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Deshler's record now sits at 35-12. As for Bob Jones, their loss dropped their record down to 11-25.
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