Tuesday just wasn't the day for Jefferson's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 11-0 walloping at the hands of the Auburn Mountainview Lions on Tuesday. Jefferson just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
For Auburn Mountainview's part, Addy Thibeault- Miranda and McKenna Ward were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Thibeault- Miranda struck out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Ward tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Thibeault- Miranda has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Thibeault- Miranda scored two runs while going 1-for-4, while Ward scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lila Heigh, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. Zoey Murph was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Jefferson now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Auburn Mountainview, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-3.
Jefferson will head out on the road to challenge Auburn Riverside at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Auburn Riverside is coming into the game with five straight wins at home, so Jefferson will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Auburn Mountainview will take on Mt. Rainier at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Auburn Mountainview's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Mt. Rainier's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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