It was a good run, but Jordan unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 6-1 to the Northern Durham Knights. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Jordan has scored all season.
Gabrielle Penny spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jazmin Ramos made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Northern Durham's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Kylie Smith gave up only one earned run on three hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, Mason Browning was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Samantha Drake, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Jordan's loss dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Northern Durham, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-8.
Jordan will be playing at home against Hillside at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Northern Durham, they will head out on the road to take on Riverside-Durham at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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