Person was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 10-7 to the Cedar Ridge Fighting Red Wolves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Person of the 4-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Taryn Massey made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Makayla Walker, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Person didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Cedar Ridge's side, Charlotte Lowry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. Those 12 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Kimber Shambley was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs. Laci Sykes was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Person's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Cedar Ridge, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Person will take on Southern Alamance at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cedar Ridge, they will head out on the road to square off against Williams at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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