Oldham County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Mercy Jaguars by a score of 4-3. That's two games in a row now that Oldham County has lost by just one run.
Jozie Lashley was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Lashley has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lashley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base.
Lashley wasn't the only one making solid contact as one players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bekah Townsend, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Mercy's side, Peyton Arnold was incredible, going 1-for-2 with a home run and four RBI.
Oldham County's defeat dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Mercy, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oldham County will challenge Henry County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Oldham County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Mercy, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Pleasure Ridge Park at 6:00 p.m.
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