Hart was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 16-15 heartbreaker at the hands of the Montague Wildcats. Even if the Pirates couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Leah Walker stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Makenna Carrier was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Hart's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Montague, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
While Hart had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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