Gaither extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-7. They fell 7-2 to the Riverview Sharks. The Cowboys were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Sharks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Kendal Jackson
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Kendal Jackson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Gaither saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chyann Herring, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base was Herring's first of the season.
As for Riverview, they pushed their record up to 7-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 2.25 runs across that stretch.
On Riverview's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Camryn Demilio gave up just two earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cecilia Cartwright, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Laila Girard, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Looking ahead, Gaither will head out on the road to face off against Chamberlain at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Riverview, they will square off against East Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.22 runs per game on average), something the Sharks will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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