After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last four contests, Anderson finally came back down to earth on Saturday. They suffered a tough 9-2 defeat at the hands of the Pendleton Heights Arabians. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Anderson has scored all season.
Anderson saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isaac McKenzie, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Pendleton Heights' side, Jordan Williamson was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Williamson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Mazon Saxon, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Anderson's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-2. As for Pendleton Heights, their victory was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Anderson will face off against Richmond at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Richmond will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Anderson surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pendleton Heights, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Shelbyville at 5:30 p.m.
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