Tuesday just wasn't the day for Tara's offense. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Brusly Panthers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Tara just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
For Brusly's part, Courtlyn Alexander made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Alexander has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Alexander was also big at the plate, going 1-for-1 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Zoe Fabre was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Claire Leray, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Tara's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6-2. As for Brusly, they pushed their record up to 16-6 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home.
Tara will take on Broadmoor at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Tara is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Brusly, they will be playing at home against West Feliciana at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Brusly's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so West Feliciana's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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