Newcomb extended their losing streak to 11 on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-18. They lost 13-2 to the Tohatchi Cougars. The Skyhawks were red-hot at the plate heading into the game (they scored no less than ten runs in the three contests prior), but the Cougars' pitcher proved too tough.
As for Tohatchi, their win bumped their record up to 9-15. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won eight matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Tohatchi's part, Makayla Bitsoi made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Bitsoi has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Destiny Jackson was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and one stolen base. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Waunekia Long, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Tohatchi beat Newcomb by a score of 21-5 later that day.
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