It was a good run, but Pope County unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Hardin County Cougars by a score of 6-4. Pope County was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hardin County apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
MADDIE WALKER spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, BELLA FASOLO was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Hardin County's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Whitlee Fricker gave up just two earned (and two unearned) runs on one hit and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Macey Martin was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kendal McKinley, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Pope County's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Hardin County, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
Pope County has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Carrier Mills-Stonefort at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pope County is facing Carrier Mills-Stonefort at the right time seeing as Carrier Mills-Stonefort is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Hardin County, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Galatia/Thompsonville at 4:30 p.m.
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