Tinora hit Defiance with a four-run seventh inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bulldogs fell just short of the Rams by a score of 8-7. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rams apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Addison Miller put in work no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Miller was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Ruth Green made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those RBI were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Khloe Siler, who went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and one RBI.
Defiance's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Tinora, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Coming up, Defiance will venture away from home to face off against Bath at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Tinora, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Patrick Henry at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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