Staunton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They lost 14-8 to the Stuarts Draft Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Staunton of the 23-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
For Stuarts Draft's part, Lillian Krieg made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Krieg was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Karlee Layne, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emberly Coffey, who scored two runs.
Staunton's loss dropped their record down to 2-13-1. As for Stuarts Draft, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-6-2.
Staunton will take on Fort Defiance at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Stuarts Draft, they will head out on the road to challenge Wilson Memorial at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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