Bolton had lost 16 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-15 to make it 17. They came up short against the Bolivar Central Tigers, falling 25-0. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, with their most recent defeat being a 10-0 loss last Tuesday.
As for Bolivar Central, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-11-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Bolivar Central's part, Kaynon Swift was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Swift has become a key player for Bolivar Central: the team is undefeated when he allows at most one hit, but 6-11-1 otherwise. Swift was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with four RBI and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Clyne Walton, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Dalton Bissett, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
As of now, neither Bolton nor Bolivar Central have any future games scheduled.
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