Melba came into this matchup off a tough 15-run loss last Monday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the New Plymouth Pilgrims by a score of 13-11 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since May 8, 2024.
Analyse Durham made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Elle Crimbchin, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
This is the second loss in a row for Melba and nudges their season record down to 4-9. As for New Plymouth, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-4.
Looking ahead, Melba is taking a road trip to challenge Wendell at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 12.4 runs per game this season. As for New Plymouth, they will be playing in front of their home fans against McCall-Donnelly at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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