Strayhorn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Independence Wildcats. That's two games in a row now that Strayhorn has lost by exactly three runs.
For Independence's part, Irelynn Chambers tossed a big game, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off ten hits. Chambers has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kamiyah Stephens was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Madysen Cathey was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Strayhorn's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Independence, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 7-7-1 record this season.
Strayhorn will be playing at home against Potts Camp at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Independence, they will head out on the road to take on Water Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Water Valley is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Independence will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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