Frostproof was the 4-3 winner over DeSoto County when they last played one another last Monday, but their luck changed this time around. The Frostproof Bulldogs fell just short of the DeSoto County Bulldogs by a score of 9-8 on Monday. Frostproof has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Luke Thornton put in work no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Thornton was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Nico Rybinski was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base. Joshua Brewer was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Frostproof was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Like Frostproof, DeSoto County also got a great game from a two-way player: Corbin Gilmore. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gilmore was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Gilmore wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hagen Bryan, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Frostproof's loss dropped their record down to 8-15. As for DeSoto County, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-15 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Frostproof will take on Santa Fe Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Santa Fe Catholic is coming into the contest with five straight wins at home, so Frostproof will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for DeSoto County, they will head out on the road to square off against Hardee at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hardee will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something DeSoto County surely won't give up without a fight.
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