Sadly, Olive Branch is still looking for their first win of the season after five games. They suffered a tough 10-2 loss at the hands of the Grenada Chargers on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Olive Branch of the 13-12 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Grenada's part, Mary Taylour Wilbourn was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits. Wilbourn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Wilbourn was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Grace Ann Tucker was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Olivia Lashley, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Olive Branch's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Grenada, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-1.
Olive Branch will be playing in front of their home fans against Center Hill at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Center Hill is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Olive Branch will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Grenada, they will square off against Lake Cormorant at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Grenada is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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