Beech couldn't beat Rossview on Saturday even though they stacked five runs on them in the second inning. The Buccaneers fell just short of the Hawks by a score of 11-10. The Buccaneers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Hawks earlier this season, when they won 10-0.
Jack Douglass made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-5 with one home run and five RBI. That home run was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Grayson Kennedy, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Beech has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Rossview, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Beech will face off against Wilson Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rossview, they will challenge Henry County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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