If Kate Duncan Smith DAR was feeling good fresh off their 12-0 takedown of Brindlee Mountain last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Kate Duncan Smith DAR Patriots fell just short of the North Jackson Chiefs by a score of 4-2 on Thursday. The Patriots were not able to make up for their defeat to the Chiefs from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Addison Stinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits. Furthermore, she didn't allow a single walk, the first time she has blanked an opponent over her last nine games.
On the hitting side, Kate Duncan Smith DAR saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anna Jackson, who went 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Kate Duncan Smith DAR's loss dropped their record down to 10-9. As for North Jackson, their win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 5-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kate Duncan Smith DAR will be taking part in a tournament against North Sand Mountain at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in North Sand Mountain's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Kate Duncan Smith DAR has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for North Jackson, they will challenge South Pittsburg at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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