Joaquin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 10-3 loss at the hands of the Timpson Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Joaquin of the 15-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Timpson's part, Alexis Grigsby made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Grigsby has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Grigsby was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cazlyn Jackson, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Taylor Stewart was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Joaquin's loss dropped their record down to 6-9-1. As for Timpson, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 15-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Joaquin is on the road again on Tuesday to play Garrison at 5:30 p.m. Joaquin is facing Garrison at the right time seeing as Garrison is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Timpson, they will head out on the road to face off against Mt. Enterprise at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mt. Enterprise is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats at home, meaning Timpson will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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