Augusta extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Friday, dropping them down to 0-9. They lost 17-4 to the Brinkley Tigers. The Red Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Rowdy Nichols and Connor O'Brien did some serious damage despite the final result: Nichols went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double, while O'Brien went a perfect 1-for-1 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those runs were Nichols' first of the season.
Brinkley's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Brinkley's side, NEHEMIAH LINDSEY was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. LINDSEY was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Brinkley let Treyvonne Pearson and KENDARIOUS HARRIS run wild. Pearson went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI, while HARRIS got on base in three of his four plate appearances with five stolen bases and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Anthony Bryan, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Brinkley beat Augusta by a score of 10-3 later that day.
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