Lowndes extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-8. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Tift County Blue Devils. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Vikings have suffered since August 27, 2024.
As for Tift County, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.2 runs over those games.
For Tift County's part, the result came thanks to Lily Robinson's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up eight Ks. Robinson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Morgan Brey was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one RBI. Those stolen bases marked the first that she has snagged this season. Stella Bryant was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
While Lowndes had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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