Tyler extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 8-12 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Wirt County Tigers. Knights fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Tigers since on Tuesday.
As for Wirt County, their win bumped their record up to 4-11. The game was the first time they have beaten Tyler on their field since May 24, 2021.
For Wirt County's part, Adi Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Wirt County let Kylee Martin and Kylee Ross run wild. Martin went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double, while Ross went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those four RBI gave Martin a new career-high. Ali Knight was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Tyler is set to challenge their familiar foe Poca at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Wirt County will face off against rival Calhoun at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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