Derry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the South Allegheny Gladiators by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Derry of the 9-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Haylee Myers was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Myers has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Myers was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Myers wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kali Henigin, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sophia Doherty, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On South Allegheny's side, Ava Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Cadence Mcbride was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Morgan Mosqueda, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Derry's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for South Allegheny, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-6.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Mt. Pleasant the next time they take the field. South Allegheny will head out to face Mt. Pleasant at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Derry will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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