Madison can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They blew past the Rosman Tigers 17-6. Madison's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Patrick Metcalf made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Metcalf has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Metcalf was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other pitching news, Zane Buckner looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Jaxon Dillingham was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Troy Tipton was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
Madison's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-7. As for Rosman, their defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Madison will take on Draughn at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Draughn is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Rosman, they will be playing at home against Owen at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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