Concord had lost seven straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 3-9 to make it eight. They came up short against the West Side Eagles, falling 13-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-0 two weeks ago.
As for West Side, their record now sits at 6-1-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For West Side's part, Eden Murphree made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Murphree was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those stolen bases marked the first that she has snagged this season.
In other batting news, Kately Cornett was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Cornett is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi England, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Concord wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 29-13 defeat against Shirley on the 3rd. As for West Side, they have also already played their next game, an 18-1 victory against Guy-Perkins on the 2nd.
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