Millsap extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 4-18. They lost 30-14 to the Comanche Indians. That's two games in a row now that the Bulldogs have lost by exactly 16 runs.
Paizlee Pierce stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Kalli Moore, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI.
As for Comanche, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-18. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Comanche's side, they let Clara Stark and Cassandra Rangel run wild. Stark got on base in four of her five plate appearances with seven RBI, three runs, and one stolen base, while Rangel got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, five runs, and four RBI. Those five runs gave Rangel a new career-high. Emily Sierra was another key player, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one double.
Coming up, Millsap will be playing in front of their home fans against Breckenridge at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Buckaroos have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.5 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Comanche, they will head out on the road to face off against Stephenville FAITH at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Indians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season.
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