West Blocton extended their losing streak to nine on Friday, dropping their season record down to 10-13 in the process. They came up short against Oak Grove, falling 11-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Oak Grove this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-2 on Friday.
As for Oak Grove, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 26-3. Considering they have won 16 matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Oak Grove's part, not much got past Brody Black, who gave up just three hits and racked up 11 Ks to keep West Blocton off the board. Black has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Dalton Troncalli was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Wiley Hicks, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
West Blocton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Oak Grove, they will take on Satsuma on Friday. The Gators will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight.
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