If Red Level was feeling good fresh off their 12-2 takedown of McKenzie on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Tigers fell just short of the Excel Panthers by a score of 6-4 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Tigers have suffered since April 11, 2025.
Connor Blackwell put in work no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Blackwell wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Grayson Hodges, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Red Level's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Excel, their victory bumped their record up to 18-7.
Looking ahead, Red Level will challenge Elba at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Excel, they will take on Monroe County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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