It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Holmes ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-12 victory over the Jackson City Tigers. The high-scoring effort was just what Holmes needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Tyler Brashear was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Brashear was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off four doubles, three RBI, and a run while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Andre Englemon, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Marshon Rhodes, who scored three runs and stole a base.
On Jackson City's side, Preston Turner stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 2-for-5 with two triples, two runs, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kannan Lovins, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Jackson City kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 22 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Holmes' win bumped their record up to 9-14. As for Jackson City, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Holmes will take on Newport at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Holmes is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 15-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Jackson City, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 8-1 loss vs. Paris on the 27th.
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