Polk County Middle School’s baseball team struggled Monday against a tough Rugby Middle squad, falling 13-0 in a Blue Ridge Conference matchup that ended after four innings due to the run rule.
The Wolverines (0-3) were unable to generate much offense against the Raiders (1-1), who seized control early with a seven-run first inning. Rugby followed with five more runs in the second and added another in the third to secure the victory.
Carter Wood provided the lone bright spot for Polk Middle’s offense, going 1-for-2 at the plate. Wood also pitched a scoreless inning in relief.
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Rugby Middle, rebounding from a season-opening loss, found its offensive rhythm early and never looked back, improving to 1-1.
After opening the season with three straight road games, Polk Middle will make its home debut on Thursday, hosting Apple Valley in a 4:30 p.m. contest at Polk County Recreation Complex.
