Fossil Ridge lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. They fell victim to a tough 14-2 loss at the hands of the Southlake Carroll Dragons. Fossil Ridge has struggled against Southlake Carroll recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
For Southlake Carroll's part, Aubree Shelton looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). Shelton has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Scarlett Kuhn, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Olivia Mccarrick was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Fossil Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 13-12. As for Southlake Carroll, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 21-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fossil Ridge will take on Byron Nelson at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Southlake Carroll, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Timber Creek at 7:00 p.m. Southlake Carroll will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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