The Bangs Dragons will venture away from home to square off against the Cross Plains Buffaloes at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bangs has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since February 20.
Bangs couldn't beat Eula on Tuesday even though they stacked seven runs on them in the fourth inning. The Dragons came up short against the Pirates, falling 24-10.
Justice Baker stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Stormy Stringer, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Coleman hit Cross Plains with a five-run third inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Buffaloes lost 11-2 to the Bluecats.
Kenzie McLean put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and seven unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than 11 strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season.
McLean wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alivia Allison, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that Allison has snagged this season.
Bangs' record now sits at 2-10. As for Cross Plains, their record is now 6-4-1.
Bangs came up short against Cross Plains in their previous matchup on March 9th, falling 11-8. Can the Dragons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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