Argenta-Oreana fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Heyworth on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Hornets by a score of 8-7. The Bombers have struggled against the Hornets recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Landon Jackson
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Landon Jackson was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Lucas Camfield made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Bryson Cameron was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Argenta-Oreana's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Heyworth, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-7.
Coming up, Argenta-Oreana will challenge Arcola at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Purple Riders will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Bombers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Heyworth, they will face off against Fisher at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets are facing the Bunnies at the right time seeing as the Bunnies are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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