Slippery Rock was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 13-4 to the Jamestown Muskies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Slippery Rock of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Ciana D'Antoni made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Brooke Balint, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
On Jamestown's side, Miranda Biles spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. Biles has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Gianna Solderich was a standout: she scored two runs while going 5-for-5. Miley Carter was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Slippery Rock's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Jamestown, their win bumped their record up to 8-5.
Slippery Rock will head out on the road to take on Hickory at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Jamestown, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Oil City at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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