Reeths-Puffer extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-5 in the process. They came up short against the Byron Center Bulldogs, falling 12-0. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Rockets were not able to get on the board.
As for Byron Center, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-3 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Byron Center's part, they got a great performance from Jake Hill as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. Hill has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kellen Payne was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Tate Bainbridge was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs.
While Reeths-Puffer had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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