Quitman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Carlisle Bison. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Quitman of the 13-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2022.
Oakley Smith was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing six bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Greyson Ealy, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5.
Quitman's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Carlisle, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Quitman will take on White County Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. White County Central is coming into the matchup with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Quitman will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Carlisle, they will be playing at home against Des Arc at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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