Mountain View was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They suffered a tough 11-1 defeat at the hands of the Tuckerman Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mountain View of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Tuckerman's part, Carley Boyd was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Boyd was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gracie Smith, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Josie Branch, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Mountain View now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Tuckerman, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mountain View will take on Hoxie at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tuckerman, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Sloan-Hendrix at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Sloan-Hendrix is coming into the game with eight straight defeats on the road, meaning Tuckerman will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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