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Rex Mount Comeback for Ninth Second-Half Victory

By SideLine Desk ·
Rex Mount Comeback for Ninth Second-Half Victory
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The Terre Haute Rex rallied from an early four-run deficit to defeat visiting Champion City 12-7, marking their ninth victory of the second half of the season. Nate Millington scored the go-ahead run on a botched pickoff attempt in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Champion City jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, but the Terre Haute Rex steadily chipped away at the deficit. The momentum swung decisively in the bottom of the fourth inning when Nate Millington crossed the plate on a miscue during a pickoff attempt, giving the Rex a 6-5 advantage. This crucial run ignited a rally that saw Terre Haute extend their lead.

Following Millington's go-ahead score, the Rex continued to pour it on in the fourth. Deakin Brinkley drove in a run with a single, and Wally Diaz followed with a two-run double, further widening the gap. The offensive surge ultimately propelled the Rex to a 12-7 triumph, securing their ninth win since the second half of the season commenced.

💬 SideLine Take

This comeback victory showcases the resilience of the Rex, proving they are a team that can battle back when facing adversity.

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Source: Yahoo Sports

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