Sherman came into this matchup off a tough six-run defeat last Saturday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Howe Bulldogs by a score of 10-8 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Bearcats have suffered since April 25, 2024.
Kendyll Applegate spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and seven unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She also put up six walks, which were her first of the season.
On the hitting side, Madelyn Whitmire made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brennah Mask, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Bearcats
| 02/25/25 vs Howe | 8-10 |
| 02/22/25 @ Lake Dallas | 3-9 |
| 02/22/25 vs Frisco | 0-0 |
Even though they lost, Sherman was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in three consecutive games.
Sherman's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6-1. As for Howe, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Bearcats face off against the Lions at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sherman is facing McKinney at the right time seeing as McKinney is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Howe, they will take on Lake Dallas at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. Lake Dallas is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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