New Smyrna Beach extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-13. They came up short against the Seabreeze Sandcrabs, falling 11-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Sandcrabs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-6 last Thursday.
Jalynn Hardin was cooking despite her team's loss, earning one RBI and three stolen bases.
As for Seabreeze, the win got them back to even at 9-9. The result was nothing new for the Sandcrabs, who have now won nine matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
On Seabreeze's side, Alyssa Checho was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Checho was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hailey Goff, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Caylee Little was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. New Smyrna Beach will face off against rival Mainland at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Seabreeze is set to challenge their familiar foe Pine Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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