If Cumberland County was riding high fresh off their 19-6 takedown of Clarkrange on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Jets came up short against the Grundy County Yellowjackets on Thursday, falling 13-4. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Yellowjackets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 6-3 on April 2nd.
Olivia Torrelli was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Torrelli wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Skylynn Houser, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Cumberland County's record is now 7-12. As for Grundy County, they moved to 3-15 with that victory, which also ended their eight-game losing streak.
Cumberland County wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 9-4 loss against Oneida on the 27th. As for Grundy County, they will venture away from home to face off against Sequatchie County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Yellowjackets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season.
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