North Adams was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs. If the Green Devils were looking for revenge after losing 8-3 to the Mustangs when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Carlee Garrison put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. She also brought in an RBI, marking her first of the season.
Garrison wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Paige Evans, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Karis Tumbleson also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
North Adams' defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Lynchburg-Clay, their record now sits at 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Adams will face off against Paint Valley at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lynchburg-Clay, they will challenge Fairfield at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Mustangs 3.6, the Lions 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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