Hugoton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 15-5 to the Scott Beavers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hugoton of the 16-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Scott's part, Cheyenne Cramer made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Cramer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Cramer was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashlyn Rose, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Crissa Irvin, who went 2-for-5 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Hugoton's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-7. As for Scott, their victory bumped their record up to 13-3.
Hugoton will head out on the road to challenge Cimarron at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cimarron will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Hugoton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Scott, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Garden City, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m.
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