Roy had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 0-14 to make it nine. They came up short against the Clearfield Falcons, falling 29-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Falcons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-0 back in March.
As for Clearfield, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Clearfield's part, Jenna Lloyd made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Lloyd has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five runs, and three RBI. Those five runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Skylar Davis was incredible, going 3-for-4 with eight RBI, two triples, and two runs. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Alexandra Bingham was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Roy will face off against Sky View at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Clearfield, they will take on West Field at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Longhorns will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Falcons surely won't give up without a fight.
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