Rosman extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 4-15 in the process. They lost 19-3 to the Owen Warhorses. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Quintin Forbes made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Derick Friend, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases.
As for Owen, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-15. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Owen's side, Josh Nichols made a splash while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Those six strikeouts gave Nichols a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jackson Warnock, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Houston Mashburn, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rosman will welcome Polk County at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Owen, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Madison at 6:00 p.m.
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