Grandville extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 6-15-1 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mona Shores Sailors. That's two games in a row now that the Bulldogs have lost by just one run.
As for Mona Shores, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-12. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games.
For Mona Shores' part, Jaslene McHenry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on 14 hits and racked up seven Ks. McHenry has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hailey Youmans, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Jada Mosher was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grandville will take on Grand Haven at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mona Shores, they will square off against Traverse City West at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Titans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.19 runs per game on average), something the Sailors will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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