While East Ascension couldn't quite beat Live Oak on Tuesday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 12-point loss they were dealt last Monday. The East Ascension Spartans fell just short of the Live Oak Eagles by a score of 11-9. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for East Ascension in their matchups with Live Oak: they've now lost eight in a row.
Corin Waguespack was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a double. Mya Lanoux was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs.
East Ascension's loss dropped their record down to 17-12. As for Live Oak, they pushed their record up to 15-13 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Ascension is on the road again on Thursday to play Dutchtown at 5:00 p.m. East Ascension is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Live Oak, they will head out on the road to take on St. Amant at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. St. Amant's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Live Oak's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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