Strayhorn extended their losing streak to eight on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-10. They fell 12-7 to the Bruce Trojans. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Trojans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-4 on Tuesday.
As for Bruce, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.7 runs over those games.
For Bruce's part, Ande Ferguson made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Those 12 strikeouts gave Ferguson a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run.
In other batting news, Taylor Turner was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one double. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Sadie Box, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Strayhorn will challenge Independence at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bruce, they will face off against Olive Branch at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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