Jackson Center dropped their record down to 4-4 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Anna Rockets. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Tigers couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Anna, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games.
For Anna's part, Brooklyn Cruse spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 14 Ks.
On the hitting side, Liz Staudter was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Dana Pleiman was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jackson Center will venture away from home to take on Marion Local at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Anna, they will head out to challenge Allen East at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rockets are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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