Martin extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-6 in the process. They lost 12-2 to the Gobles Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-1 on Tuesday.
As for Gobles, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won nine matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Gobles' part, Daisy Jackson made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Jackson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Riley Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Erica Barber, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Looking ahead, Martin will venture away from home to take on Plainwell at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Gobles, they will face off against Climax-Scotts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least ten runs in their last four contests.
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