Heide Trask extended their losing streak to seven on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-16 in the process. They lost 11-1 to the Purnell Swett Rams. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Titans of the 10-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Heide Trask saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trey Cheatham, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Gabe Vanvliet-Strickland also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Purnell Swett, they now have a winning record of 11-10. The result was nothing new for the Rams, who have now won seven matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Purnell Swett's side, Jaythan Locklear tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over six innings pitched. Locklear has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Purnell Swett got a massive performance out of Mason Brewer, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Brewer is becoming a predictor of the Rams' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 8-9 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Chandon Sanderson, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Heide Trask will welcome Pender at 7:00 p.m. on the 29th. As for Purnell Swett, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Seventy-First at 6:00 p.m. The Rams are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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