Triad was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the West Liberty-Salem Tigers. That's two games in a row now that the Cardinals have lost by exactly four runs.
Haillei Jenkins was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Madi Bruce was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Triad's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for West Liberty-Salem, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Triad will take on Madison Plains at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Cardinals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for West Liberty-Salem, they will face off against Southeastern Local at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight.
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