Reading extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 8-10. They lost 25-12 to the Quincy Orioles. Even if the Rangers 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.
Madelyn Farkas led a balanced group of hitters, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Emma Gerth also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
As for Quincy, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 5-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Quincy's side, Josi Parker made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Parker has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-6 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
Looking ahead, Reading will head out on the road to challenge Hillsdale at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Quincy, they will take on Onsted at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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