Keys Gate was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 11-7 to the Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) Stallions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Keys Gate of the 6-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Maddie Webb put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Webb was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jessica Ortiz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Like Keys Gate, Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) also got a great game from a two-way player: Ava Stevens. She tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Stevens was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) let Megan Porras and Zoe Mateo loose on the outfield. Porras scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Mateo scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Brigitte Valdera, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Keys Gate's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-5-1.
Keys Gate will be playing in front of their home fans against Gulliver Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keys Gate is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), they will head out on the road to face off against Palmer Trinity at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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