McKay was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 18-3 defeat at the hands of the South Albany Redhawks.
For South Albany's part, Kylie Mate was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Mate has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mate was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, South Albany let Emily Tschida and Hadlee Nicholson loose on the outfield. Tschida scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Nicholson scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Tschida is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Maddie Angel was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
McKay's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for South Albany, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McKay will take on Dallas at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Dallas will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something McKay surely won't give up without a fight. As for South Albany, they will be playing at home against Silverton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. South Albany will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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