Hampton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sandy Creek Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hornets of the 8-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Christan Duncan was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). She also put up no earned runs, which wereher first of the season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Zariah Taylor was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. Those runs were she's first for the season. Catherine Court was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Hampton's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Sandy Creek, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Hampton will host Eagle's Landing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hampton is facing Eagle's Landing at the right time seeing as Eagle's Landing is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Sandy Creek, they will venture away from home to face off against Trinity Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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