While Stuttgart couldn't quite beat Magnet Cove on Tuesday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-point defeat they were dealt last Saturday. The Stuttgart Ricebirds fell just short of the Magnet Cove Panthers by a score of 6-4.
Ashlyn Eason was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Eason was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a home run.
In other batting news, Lily Griffin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a home run.
Stuttgart's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Magnet Cove, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-3.
Stuttgart has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Barton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Stuttgart is facing Barton at the right time seeing as Barton is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Magnet Cove, they are on the road again on Friday to play Bauxite at 4:30 p.m.
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