Murray extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 3-18 in the process. They lost 10-2 to the Calloway County Lakers. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 21, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Murray saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Teegan Miller, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI. That triple marked the first that Miller has hit this season.
As for Calloway County, their victory bumped their record up to 4-23. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
On Calloway County's side, Hailee Jones made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and not a single walk). With that strong performance, Jones is now averaging an impressive 5.1 strikeouts per game. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Audrey Overbey, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lyla Ward, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Coming up, Murray will be playing at home against Ballard Memorial at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Calloway County, they will square off against Massac County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Lakers surely won't give up without a fight.
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