Portledge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 5-2 to the Calhoun Cougars.
For Calhoun's part, Quentin Ruffin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Ruffin was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Kai Lefkowitz was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
Portledge's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Calhoun, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season.
Portledge does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Calhoun, they will head out on the road to square off against Browning at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Calhoun is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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