Biggsville West Central had lost nine straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 4-17 to make it ten. They lost 12-6 to the Stark County Rebels. If the Heat were looking for revenge after losing 14-3 to the Rebels when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Biggsville West Central saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaleb Thompson, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. Another was Alex McGraw, who earned two runs and two stolen bases.
As for Stark County, they moved to 6-13 with that victory, which also ended their six-game losing streak. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
On Stark County's side, Keagan Sparks made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Those eight strikeouts gave Sparks a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ben Browning, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Connor Daum was another key player, going 3-for-5 with four stolen bases and three runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Biggsville West Central will head out to square off against Knoxville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Stark County, they will venture away from home to face off against Henry-Senachwine at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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