Tabb had lost five straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-6 to make it six. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 7-6 to the Smithfield Packers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Packers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-6 on Tuesday.
As for Smithfield, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-1. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of one runs across that stretch.
For Smithfield's part, Kiley Mintz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Grace Dodson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game. Paightyn McCoole was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tabb will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Gloucester at 4:30 p.m. on the 17th. As for Smithfield, they will be playing at home against Grafton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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