Lithia Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell just short of the Banneker Trojans by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lithia Springs of the 15-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on March 4th.
Lithia Springs saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaden Cooper, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
On Banneker's side, Jeremiah Brown made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Brown has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Brown was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Denzell Broadnax was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jimmy Hanks, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Lithia Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Banneker, their win ended a 20-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-11.
Lithia Springs will square off against Jackson at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Jackson will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Lithia Springs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Banneker, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mays at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mays is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Banneker will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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