Tri County Area extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 31 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-13 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 16-6 to the Grant Tigers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the fourth time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, with their most recent loss being a 16-6 defeat on Thursday.
As for Grant, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 18-6. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won 13 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Grant's part, Addison Herrmann was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Herrmann was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reese Gragg, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Lilliana DeLosSantos was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Tri County Area will take on rival Reed City at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Grant is set to challenge their familiar foe Big Rapids at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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