Olive Branch extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 8-13. They came up short against the Center Hill Mustangs, falling 23-8. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-17 back in March.
Kendyl Smith made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Alissa Jenkins was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
As for Center Hill, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-11. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Center Hill's side, they got a great performance from Mara Smith as she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts Smith has posted since back in March.
At the plate, Trinity Moore was a standout: she got on base in four of her six plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Reagan Ryan, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Coincidentally, Olive Branch and Center Hill will both be playing Lake Cormorant the next time they take the field. The Conquistadors will head out to face Lake Cormorant at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Mustangs will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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