Neches extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-5. They lost 19-6 to the Apple Springs Eagles. The Tigers 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 2025.
As for Apple Springs, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-7-1. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 9.7 runs.
For Apple Springs' part, Faith Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over four innings pitched. Smith has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Makenzie Cockrell and Katie Davis did most of the damage at the plate: Cockrell got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Davis got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs Cockrell has posted since back in February of 2025. Another player making a difference was Abrie McWhorter, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
While Neches had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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