Rockvale didn't have quite enough to beat the Lipscomb Academy Mustangs on Thursday and fell 7-6.
Mallory Goates made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Lea Johnson was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one double.
Rockvale has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for Lipscomb Academy, they pushed their record up to 11-5 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rockvale will challenge Stewarts Creek at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Red Hawks will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Rockvale surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lipscomb Academy, they will face off against Pope John Paul II at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 10.9 runs per game this season.
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