York Institute was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Jackson County Blue Devils by a score of 23-22. The result was an unpleasant reminder to York Institute of the 9-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Jacklyn Delk made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-6. Abby Price was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Even though they lost, York Institute was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Jackson County's side, Makynzee Schneider was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and five RBI. Schneider has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Robinson, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 5-for-6.
York Institute's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Jackson County, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. York Institute will take on Watertown at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Jackson County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Monterey at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Jackson County is facing Monterey at the right time seeing as Monterey is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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