Grapeland extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 9-15-1. They lost 18-1 to the Normangee Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Sandies have suffered against the Panthers since April 22, 2016.
As for Normangee, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-10-1. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won nine matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For Normangee's part, Kynleigh Long made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Long was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Gracin Shaffer was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Heavenlee Sanders, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Grapeland is set to challenge their familiar foe Leon at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Normangee will square off against rival Oakwood at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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