Caney Creek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of The Woodlands Highlanders. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Highlanders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 22-13 back in March.
Madison Casper was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. That's the fewest earned runs she has allowed since back in February. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Raelynn Dingman and Izzie White did some serious damage despite the final result: Dingman scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while White went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
Caney Creek's record now sits at 4-17. As for The Woodlands, the win snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 11-9 record.
Coincidentally, Caney Creek and The Woodlands will both be playing Cleveland the next time they take the field. The Panthers will host the Indians at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, while the Highlanders will head out to face them at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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