Essex extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 8-12-1 in the process. They lost 17-6 to the Lancaster Red Devils. Unfortunately, that's the fourth time they've come up short against the Red Devils this season, with their most recent defeat being a 16-6 loss on Tuesday.
As for Lancaster, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-9. The result was nothing new for the Red Devils, who have now won 12 games by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Lancaster's part, Braelyn Johnson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Johnson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Lancaster let Kelsie Cox and Kynleigh Wilson run wild. Cox went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Wilson went 2-for-3 with five RBI, one run, and one double. Those two RBI gave Cox a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lily Russell, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Essex will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Westmoreland at 6:00 p.m. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. Lancaster does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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