Mansfield Christian lost against Lucas on Monday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Flames fell just short of the Cubs by a score of 9-7. The Flames' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it six in a row.
Bailee Nelson
| 04/15/25 @ Lucas | 6 |
| 04/12/25 @ Mt. Gilead | 11 |
| 04/03/25 @ Vanlue | 10 |
Bailee Nelson put in work no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Maddie Hockman and Haley Shade did some serious damage despite the final result: Hockman scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Shade went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. Those hits marked the first that Shade got this season.
Mansfield Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Lucas, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mansfield Christian will welcome South Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.11 runs per game on average), something the Flames will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lucas, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Plymouth at 5:00 p.m. The Big Red have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.22 runs per game on average), something the Cubs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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