Recap: Crescent Tigers vs. Pendleton Bulldogs
It was a good run, but Crescent unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Pendleton Bulldogs by a score of 5-4. Crescent was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Pendleton apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Pendleton's part, Laney Jennings was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Jennings has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jennings was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Beak, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Ella Bryant, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Crescent's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-1. As for Pendleton, they now have a winning record of 5-4-1.
Crescent didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-4 victory vs. Woodruff on the 23rd. As for Pendleton, they will be playing at home against Daniel at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pendleton will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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