Pleasant was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 14-3 to the Shelby Whippets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pleasant of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
For Shelby's part, Lexi Booker spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Booker has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kendal Parsons was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Natalie Kennard was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Pleasant's loss dropped their record down to 11-17. As for Shelby, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season.
As of now, neither Pleasant nor Shelby have any future games scheduled.
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