Slocum entered their game against Grace Community on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Slocum Mustangs fell just short of the Grace Community Cougars by a score of 7-6. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Slocum in their matchups with Grace Community: they've now lost four in a row.
For Grace Community's part, Malayna Cauley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Cauley has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Sadie Arriola was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Isabel Buchanan was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Slocum's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10-1. As for Grace Community, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season.
Slocum does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Grace Community, they will be playing at home against Bishop Dunne at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Grace Community is facing Bishop Dunne at the right time seeing as Bishop Dunne is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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