Austin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 16-1 to the North Harrison Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Austin of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For North Harrison's part, Bayley Myrick was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Myrick has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Myrick was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kendal Maher and Gabby White did most of the damage at the plate: Maher went 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while White scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Taylor Herthel was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Austin's loss dropped their record down to 2-13. As for North Harrison, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a massive bump to their 9-10 record this season.
Austin will be playing in front of their home fans against Paoli at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for North Harrison, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Perry Central at 5:00 p.m. North Harrison is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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