Fayette County extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 5-8. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Sulligent Blue Devils. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-7 on March 5th.
As for Sulligent, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 6th.
For Sulligent's part, Addison Heath spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits. Heath has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Aubree Flynn, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since March 5th. Anna Claire Baughn was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run.
Looking ahead, Fayette County is taking a road trip to challenge Lamar County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sulligent, they will be playing at home against South Lamar at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
