Raceland hit Russell with a seven-run first inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Red Devils took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rams. The Red Devils have struggled against the Rams recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Ava Howard made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Paige Hutchinson, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI.
Russell's defeat dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Raceland, they pushed their record up to 16-6 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Russell will head out to challenge Rowan County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Raceland, they will challenge Greenup County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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