Tuscola was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the West Henderson Falcons by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tuscola of the 7-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Addi Sampson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kinzie Messer was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run and a double.
Tuscola's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for West Henderson, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tuscola will square off against Swain County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for West Henderson, they will head out on the road to challenge Hendersonville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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