DeSoto Central dropped their record down to 22-3 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's eight-game streak of wins at home. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hernando Tigers. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Jaguars' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Colby Young spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, DeSoto Central saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Londen Armstrong, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
As for Hernando, they pushed their record up to 26-1 with the victory, which was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games.
On Hernando's side, not much got past Olivia Skinner, who gave up just four hits to keep DeSoto Central off the board.
At the plate, Hayden Hodge was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
DeSoto Central didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 15-0 victory against Olive Branch on the 17th. As for Hernando, they have also already played their next contest, a 14-0 win against Oxford on the 17th.
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