Charleston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell 5-1 to the Neoga Indians. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Quinn Taylor was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over 4.2 innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Charleston saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Russell Applegate, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That double was Applegate's first of the season.
Charleston's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Neoga, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Charleston will take on Shelbyville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Neoga, they will challenge Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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