Tuscola was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 10-5 to the Crab Orchard Trojans.
For Crab Orchard's part, Jada Hatton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Hatton has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Halle Ashmore and Chelsi Miskelley did most of the damage at the plate: Ashmore went 4-for-5 with five RBI, a stolen base, and a run, while Miskelley scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Lexi Odle was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Tuscola's defeat dropped their record down to 9-14. As for Crab Orchard, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 18-8.
Tuscola will be playing at home against St. Joseph-Ogden at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. St. Joseph-Ogden will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Tuscola surely won't give up without a fight. As for Crab Orchard, they will head out on the road to square off against Hardin County at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Crab Orchard is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
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