Tuckerman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a rough 13-2 defeat at the hands of the Salem Greyhounds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tuckerman of the 8-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
Carley Boyd spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits.
At the plate, Tuckerman saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Josie Branch, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Tuckerman's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Salem, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Tuckerman will look to defend their home field on Monday against Walnut Ridge at 4:30 p.m. Tuckerman is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Salem, they will head out on the road to square off against Newport at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Salem is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
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