Van Horn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 16-9 to the Chrisman Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Van Horn of the 11-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Chrisman's part, Jackson Dillard made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. Dillard was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Chrisman got a massive performance out of Caleb Playter, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Mason Kates was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs.
Van Horn's defeat dropped their record down to 7-16. As for Chrisman, their win bumped their record up to 12-14.
Van Horn does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Chrisman, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Smithville at 4:30 p.m. Chrisman is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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