Hardin-Jefferson hit Shepherd with a four-run fifth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Pirates fell 8-5 to the Hawks. The Pirates were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Hawks earlier this season, when they won 5-1.
Skyleigh Lagow was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Destiny Warner, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Shepherd has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-9-1 record this season. As for Hardin-Jefferson, they moved to 11-15 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Coincidentally, Shepherd and Hardin-Jefferson will both be playing Tarkington the next time they take the field. The Hawks will host the Longhorns at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Pirates will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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