Softball Recap: Tyler Lions vs. Mt. Pleasant Tigers
Tyler was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 21-0 to the Mt. Pleasant Tigers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tyler of the 20-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on March 5th.
For Mt. Pleasant's part, Casey Jones made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Jones has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Jones was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Mt. Pleasant got a massive performance out of Conlee Zachry, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and a triple. Lakyn Fortenberry was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Tyler's defeat dropped their record down to 4-19. As for Mt. Pleasant, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 18-8-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tyler will challenge Texas at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mt. Pleasant, they will head out on the road to take on Longview at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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