Sarcoxie extended their losing streak to six on Monday, dropping their season record down to 6-13 in the process. They lost 12-4 to the Fair Grove Eagles. The Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2019.
As for Fair Grove, their win bumped their record up to 18-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 games by six runs or more this season.
For Fair Grove's part, Aubrie Voorhis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. Voorhis has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Fair Grove let Gracie Crandall and Meadow Carter run wild. Crandall went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Carter went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Those three hits gave Carter a new career-high. Brenna Boatwright was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sarcoxie will host Liberal at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Fair Grove, they will face off against Willow Springs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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