Mize had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 6-7 to make it four. They came up short against the Puckett Wolves, falling 9-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wolves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-1 back in February.
Lila Gordon was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.
As for Puckett, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 10-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.5 runs this season.
On Puckett's side, Lila Murphy was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Murphy has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Raegan Hardin was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one double. Brooke Shivers was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mize will challenge Enterprise at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup will give Mize their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Puckett, they will square off against Raleigh at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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