Bauxite has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.89 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came up short against the Malvern Leopards, falling 15-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Miners have suffered since March 7th.
KB Jacks was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. That triple was her first of the season. Zoey Hicks was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
This is the second loss in a row for Bauxite and nudges their season record down to 12-7. As for Malvern, they pushed their record up to 12-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bauxite will square off against Conway at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Malvern, they will challenge Nashville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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