On Tuesday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but the Sequoyah Chiefs had to settle for a 9-7 loss against the West Rebels.
Bryson Raper made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Ashton Stamey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On West's side, Andrew Lawlor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. Lawlor has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kamron Lee was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Konnor Glick was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Sequoyah has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for West, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sequoyah will take on Sweetwater at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sweetwater is coming into the game with three straight wins on the road, so Sequoyah will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for West, they will be playing at home against Farragut at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. West is facing Farragut at the right time seeing as Farragut is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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