Madras extended their losing streak to ten on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-11 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Molalla Indians. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the White Buffaloes have suffered since May 9, 2024.
As for Molalla, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-7. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games.
For Molalla's part, Brenna Jackson made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Jackson has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kalea Lopes, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Madison Shultz was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Madras is set to challenge their familiar foe Crook County on Monday. Meanwhile, Molalla will take on rival Gladstone at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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