Madison was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell just short of the Bolivar Central Tigers by a score of 15-13. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Madison of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Bolivar Central's part, the team relied heavily on Mollie Nuckolls, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Nuckolls has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Lax, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
Madison's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Bolivar Central, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 10-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Madison will face off against Liberty Tech Magnet at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Liberty Tech Magnet is coming into the match with three straight defeats at home, meaning Madison will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Bolivar Central, they will head out on the road to take on Chester County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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