Sheridan dropped their record down to 15-5 on Thursday, which also ended the team's 12-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Malvern Leopards by a score of 6-5. The Yellowjackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Leopards apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Cooper Terry
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Cooper Terry was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mason Wilson was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Skylar Sterritt, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
As for Malvern, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 18-5. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 16.2 runs.
On Malvern's side, Kendall Watson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on eight hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emily Minge, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Alexis Jenkins was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Sheridan will head out to face off against El Dorado at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Yellowjackets are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Malvern, they will take on Mills University Studies at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Comets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.27 runs per game on average), something the Leopards will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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