Bradford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 17-12 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tecumseh Arrows.
Vivian Harlemen was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Chloe Hocker and Lexi Clark did some serious damage despite the final result: Hocker scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-5, while Clark scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Those stolen bases were Hocker's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Laylah Brewer, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Bradford's loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Bradford and Tecumseh will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Railroaders are set to challenge their familiar foe Newton Local at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Tecumseh will take on rival North Union at 5:15 p.m. on Friday.
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