Tanner extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Monday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the Sheffield Bulldogs, falling 27-15. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-3 on Friday.
As for Sheffield, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 22.5 runs over those games.
For Sheffield's part, Eva Lopez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Lopez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her six plate appearances with five runs and two stolen bases. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Elsie Hufstedler was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Those RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jada Jones, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Tanner will challenge Mae Jemison at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sheffield, they will square off against Phil Campbell at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup will give the Bulldogs their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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