The Banneker Trojans will challenge the McIntosh Chiefs at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Banneker has now lost nine straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 6.
Banneker played against Lovejoy on Friday and lost via forfeit.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times McIntosh and Dutchtown had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Chiefs put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 13-1 win on Tuesday. Considering the Chiefs have won seven games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Knox Lofstad looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Will Nixon and Drew Meszar did most of the damage at the plate: Nixon scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Meszar scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave Meszar a new career-high. Another player making a difference was JD Raney, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Banneker's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for McIntosh, their victory bumped their record up to 9-12.
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