If Excel was riding high fresh off their 17-0 takedown of Monroe County on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Panthers fell 6-3 to the T.R. Miller Tigers on Tuesday. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, with their most recent loss being a 4-1 defeat two weeks ago.
Avery Duke put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Duke wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ava McPhaul, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was McPhaul's first of the season.
Excel has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season. As for T.R. Miller, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-17.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Excel will square off against W.S. Neal at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for T.R. Miller, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Northview at 6:00 p.m.
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