McKinney North was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lovejoy Leopards. The result was an unpleasant reminder to McKinney North of the 4-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Lovejoy's part, Izzy Guarriello was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Guarriello has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Guarriello was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Skylar Rucker was incredible, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Tess Lynch, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
McKinney North's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Lovejoy, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-10-1.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Melissa the next time they take the field. McKinney North will host Melissa at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Lovejoy will host them at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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