Ruston hit Neville with a five-run first inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers came up short against the Bearcats, falling 11-2. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Bearcats this season, with their most recent defeat being a 15-5 loss on Friday.
Jake Weaver
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Jake Weaver was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Dan Evans made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
This is the second loss in a row for Neville and nudges their season record down to 7-15. As for Ruston, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season.
Neville will be playing at home against West Ouachita at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Ruston, they are taking a road trip to challenge Loyola College Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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