Softball Recap: Jack Britt Buccaneers vs. Lumberton Pirates
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Jack Britt's offense. They fell victim to a tough 10-0 defeat at the hands of the Lumberton Pirates on Tuesday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Jack Britt in their matchups with Lumberton: they've now lost seven in a row.
Jack Britt saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ta?Niyah Turner, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base. Turner is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
On Lumberton's side, they let Tiara Stueck and Alyssa Stone loose on the outfield. Stueck went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double, while Stone scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Aniya Merritt, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Jack Britt's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Lumberton, the win (which was their 13th in a row) raised their record to 14-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jack Britt will take on Purnell Swett at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lumberton, they will head out on the road to challenge South View at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. South View is on a six-game streak of home wins, Lumberton a 11-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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