Madisonville-North Hopkins was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Caldwell County Tigers by a score of 11-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Madisonville-North Hopkins of the 6-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Briar Gossett and Xzavier Martin did some serious damage despite the final result: Gossett went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Martin scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5. Ryder Sandidge was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5.
Madisonville-North Hopkins' loss dropped their record down to 12-16. As for Caldwell County, the win was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 23-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Madisonville-North Hopkins will take on McLean County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. McLean County is coming into the match with three straight victories on the road, so Madisonville-North Hopkins will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Caldwell County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Crittenden County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Caldwell County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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