After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last four matches, Republic finally came back down to earth on Tuesday. They fell victim to a tough 16-2 loss at the hands of the Northport Mustangs. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Republic has scored all season.
Joceyln Watson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Alison Koch-Booher, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
On Northport's side, Olivia Corcoran made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Corcoran was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her seven plate appearances. Corcoran is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kate Beardslee, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ayva Glasgow, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of her seven plate appearances.
Republic's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Northport, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Republic will head out on the road to challenge Curlew at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Curlew is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season. As for Northport, they will head out on the road to square off against Inchelium at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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