Maclay was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 12-5 loss at the hands of the Blountstown Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Maclay of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Addison Liepshutz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run.
On Blountstown's side, the team relied heavily on Abbygale Pena, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Cyianna Smith was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Maclay's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Blountstown, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maclay will stay at home for another game and welcome Rickards at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Rickards is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Maclay will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Blountstown, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Sneads at 6:00 p.m. Sneads is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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