Jefferson County extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 13-18-1 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Morristown-Hamblen East Hurricanes. The Patriots were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Hurricanes earlier this season, when they won 12-3.
Mercedes Randolph was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
As for Morristown-Hamblen East, they now have a winning record of 12-11-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 26th.
On Morristown-Hamblen East's side, Ella Wampler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits. Wampler has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jaycee Hamilton was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hudson Cloninger, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
As of now, neither Jefferson County nor Morristown-Hamblen East have any future games scheduled.
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