Hampshire was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 11-3 to the Jefferson Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hampshire of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Jefferson's part, Brooke Allen made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Allen has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Allen was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Graclyn Dodson and Becca Munslow did most of the damage at the plate: Dodson scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Munslow went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a triple. Jersey Rummel was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Hampshire's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Jefferson, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which somehow isn't as good as their 23-7 record this season.
Hampshire does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Jefferson, they will head out on the road to take on Washington at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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