It was a good run, but McCollum unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Medina Valley Panthers by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to McCollum of the 4-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
McCollum got a good showing from BARRIOS MIA, who pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. MIA has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Madison Espinoza made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was RAMIREZ AMERICA, who went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
On Medina Valley's side, the team relied heavily on Avery Nash, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Morgan Castiglione was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
McCollum's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-6. As for Medina Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 21-9 record this season.
McCollum will be playing at home against Southside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Southside is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning McCollum will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Medina Valley, they will take on Southwest Legacy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Medina Valley is facing Southwest Legacy at the right time seeing as Southwest Legacy is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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