Lithia Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 15th straight loss. Their rough 16-1 defeat to the Tri-Cities Bulldogs might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lithia Springs of the 16-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Lithia Springs saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Antonio Emerson, who went 1-for-1 with a double and an RBI.
On Tri-Cities' side, Quenton Mitchell made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Mitchell was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, David Powell was a standout: he scored three runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Andre Rolle, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3.
Lithia Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Tri-Cities, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lithia Springs will take on Tri-Cities at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tri-Cities, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Mays, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Mays is coming into the game with six straight losses on the road, meaning Tri-Cities will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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