E.E. Smith had lost eight straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-13 to make it nine. They came up short against the Seventy-First Falcons, falling 22-8. The Golden Bulls were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Falcons earlier this season, when they won 6-5.
Xamian Perry
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Xamian Perry led a balanced group of hitters, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Aiden Washington was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
As for Seventy-First, their record is now 8-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Seventy-First's side, Charles Gunnings Jr was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Gunnings Jr a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jayden Byrd, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Coming up, E.E. Smith will challenge Douglas Byrd at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Golden Bulls' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Seventy-First, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 17-6 defeat against Red Springs on the 20th.
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