Heritage extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 8-7. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Garber Dukes. That's two games in a row now that the Hawks have lost by just one run.
Heritage got a good showing from Aleasia Alvarez, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those zero hits allowed gave Alvarez a new career-low.
At the plate, Olivia Hart was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Robinson, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Garber, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games.
On Garber's side, the team relied heavily on Shayler McIntyre, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave McIntyre a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brynlee McIntyre, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles.
Coincidentally, Heritage and Garber will both be playing Dow the next time they take the field. The Dukes will head out to face the Chargers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Hawks will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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