Mortimer Jordan had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 18-20 to make it four. They fell 8-5 to the Hayden Wildcats. The Blue Devils were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 6-4.
Tatum Hays T. made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Leah Wangaard was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
As for Hayden, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 19 of their last 22 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 27-17 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games.
On Hayden's side, Gracie Butler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on 12 hits. Butler has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Baylee Scott was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Kinslie Ireland, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mortimer Jordan will face off against Leeds at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hayden, they will challenge Cordova at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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