Urbana was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 12-2 to the Graham Local Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Urbana of the 17-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Graham Local's part, Marissa Pine made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Pine has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Pine was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Harlee Van Hoose, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Makayla Mills was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Urbana's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Graham Local, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 9-16 record this season.
Urbana will stay at home for another game and welcome Kenton Ridge at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Kenton Ridge will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something Urbana surely won't give up without a fight. As for Graham Local, they will head out on the road to challenge Northwestern at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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