Scott Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 8-1 defeat at the hands of the Forest Bearcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Scott Central of the 10-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Scott Central saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shamon Wash, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Forest's side, Martin Wences Jr made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Wences Jr was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Reagen Tadlock was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Kolten Durkes was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Scott Central's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Forest, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-13.
Scott Central will be playing in front of their home fans against Clarkdale at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clarkdale is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Scott Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Forest, they will square off against Northeast Jones at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Northeast Jones will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Forest surely won't give up without a fight.
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