It was a good run, but Male unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak dating back to last season on Saturday. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the South Warren Spartans. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Male has scored all season.
Male got a good showing from Shelby James, who pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). James has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lily Jones was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
On South Warren's side, Courtney Norwood made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Norwood was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, McLaine Hudson was incredible, firing off two home runs and a stolen base while going 3-for-3.
Male's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-1. As for South Warren, they pushed their record up to 12-0 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Male by a score of 9-1 later that day.
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