Sycamore extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 1-4. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the White House-Heritage Patriots. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 4, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Sycamore got a good showing from Owen McMahan, who struck out 11 batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. What's more, McMahan gave up only two walks, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2025.
On the hitting side, Sycamore saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nathaniel Batson, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI. Wesley Parker also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
White House-Heritage's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. The victory continues a trend for them in their matchups with Sycamore: they've now won six in a row.
On White House-Heritage's side, Tristan Cayce made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cayce was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, one double, and one RBI.
White House-Heritage will head out to face off against Greenbrier at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sycamore will be paying especially close attention to the Patriots' game: after the Patriots face off against Goodpasture Christian, they'll take on Sycamore again at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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