Fort Zumwalt South couldn't quite beat Howell Central on Monday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 11-run loss they were dealt last Thursday. The Fort Zumwalt South Bulldogs fell just short of the Howell Central Spartans by a score of 6-4. The defeat continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now lost seven in a row.
Fort Zumwalt South got a good showing from Lauren Beiter, who tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Beiter has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Addilynn Caimi made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Clubb, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
She wasn't the only one working in the home runs department: Fort Zumwalt South lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Fort Zumwalt South's loss dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Howell Central, the win snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 11-10 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Zumwalt South will welcome Timberland at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Timberland's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Fort Zumwalt South's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Howell Central, they will host Fort Zumwalt West at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Howell Central: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Fort Zumwalt West has snatched up nine consecutive wins on the road.
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