Hardee came tearing into Monday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Frostproof Bulldogs by a score of 9-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Hardee also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.
Alexandra Herrera spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Hardee let Sugar Blas and Mady Tyson loose on the outfield. Blas scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Tyson scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Blas is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Marti Edenfield, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
On Frostproof's side, Menzie Neal made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Frostproof hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hardee struck out eight times.
Hardee is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season. As for Frostproof, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-4-1.
Hardee will take on Sebring at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Hardee's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Sebring has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for Frostproof, they will square off against McKeel Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Frostproof's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so McKeel Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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