Airport was the 16-5 winner over Flat Rock when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Airport Jets fell 5-1 to the Flat Rock Rams on Monday. That's two games in a row now that Airport has lost by exactly four runs.
For Flat Rock's part, Ryen Clair made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Clair has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Clair was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
Clair wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Addi Kopp, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Airport has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-6 record this season. As for Flat Rock, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Airport will take on Carlson at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Carlson is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats at home, meaning Airport will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Flat Rock, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Mary Catholic Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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