Eastern came into this matchup off a tough 13-run loss on Wednesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the New Washington Mustangs by a score of 8-6 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Musketeers have suffered since April 16, 2025.
Alyssa Calloway and Ivy Dixon did some serious damage despite the final result: Calloway went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and one run, while Dixon went 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. Another player making a difference was Addison Heath, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Eastern has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-15 record this season. As for New Washington, their win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-10.
Looking ahead, Eastern will take on Clarksville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Musketeers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Generals have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for New Washington, they will face off against Providence at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pioneers have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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