Floyd extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 24 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-12 in the process. They lost 27-8 to the Melrose Buffaloes. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Buffaloes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-7 back in April.

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Archer Knox stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Charlie Becerra also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
As for Melrose, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-9. The result was nothing new for the Buffaloes, who have now won eight matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
On Melrose's side, they got a massive performance out of Jaxon Odom, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. Those six RBI gave Odom a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Trevin Yeary, who went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Melrose beat Floyd by a score of 28-1 later that day.
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