Quitman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 8-1 loss at the hands of the Mendenhall Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Quitman of the 19-18 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Quitman saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aaliyah Nixon, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Mendenhall's side, Tyonna Coleman was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Alli Brewer was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Quitman's loss dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Mendenhall, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-3-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Quitman will take on Morton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Morton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Mendenhall, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Northeast Jones at 6:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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