Henry Clay was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They lost 9-1 to the Scott County Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Henry Clay of the 16-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
Henry Clay saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abby Watts-Claunch, who went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
On Scott County's side, Beth McIntyre spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits. McIntyre has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lauren Jones, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Makiah Jackson, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and a triple.
Henry Clay's defeat dropped their record down to 3-21. As for Scott County, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-8.
Henry Clay will be playing in front of their home fans against Frederick Douglass at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Scott County, they will head out on the road to face off against Dixie Heights at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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