Person had lost four straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 6-11 to make it five. They came up short against the Roxboro Community Bulldogs, falling 17-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-4 on April 3rd.
Makayla Walker was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Alayna Perkins also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Roxboro Community, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 13-2. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won 12 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
On Roxboro Community's side, Kaylyn Pope spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. Pope has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Karrie Obie was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and three RBI while going 4-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in March. Presley Leonard was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Person has already played their next game, a 12-2 loss against Southeast Alamance on the 21st. As for Roxboro Community, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, an 11-5 win against Tunstall on the 22nd.
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