Mills University Studies extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 5-8 in the process. They lost 9-3 to the Fountain Lake Cobras. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cobras this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 6-4 on April 11th.
As for Fountain Lake, their win bumped their record up to 8-12. Considering they have won seven matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Fountain Lake's part, Abby Morgan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Morgan has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases and four runs. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ellie Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Kinsley Burks, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Coming up, Mills University Studies will head out on the road to square off against Jacksonville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fountain Lake, they will welcome Bauxite at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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