Eastern had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Clarksville Generals on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Eastern also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2022.
Sidney Patton and Bracie Jackson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Patton struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Jackson didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Patton has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Patton scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Jackson went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adriana Dolleris, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kylie Batt, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On Clarksville's side, Aaliyah Watts spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Clarksville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kenzie Alexander, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailey Senior, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Eastern's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-14. As for Clarksville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing South Central the next time they take the field. Clarksville will head out to face South Central at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Eastern will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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