Shaw easily dispatched Jordan last Tuesday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Raiders fell just short of the Brookstone Cougars by a score of 6-4 on Monday. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-6 back in August.
Skylar Lockhart spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Michayla Bledsoe was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Alexis McClain, who earned two runs and one stolen base.
Shaw's loss dropped their record down to 14-10. As for Brookstone, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shaw will head out to square off against Columbus at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Brookstone, they will venture away from home to challenge Strong Rock Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.
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