Emerson extended their losing streak to seven on Monday, dropping them down to 1-8. They came up short against the Lafayette County Cougars, falling 11-5. The Pirates were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cougars earlier this season, when they won 10-8.
As for Lafayette County, their win bumped their record up to 3-7. Considering they have won three contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Lafayette County's part, Saniya Davis made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits. Davis has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 5-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those five hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Peyton Bingle, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Ke'Asia Biddle was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Emerson and Lafayette County will both be playing Hermitage the next time they take the field. The Cougars will host the Hermits at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Pirates will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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