Kate Duncan Smith DAR was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 12-8 to the North Jackson Chiefs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kate Duncan Smith DAR of the 5-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Jaycie Cornelius made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Mac Ford, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On North Jackson's side, Darcy McClendon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. McClendon has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. McClendon was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Avery Wynne was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, seven RBI, and two triples. Peyton Malley was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
Kate Duncan Smith DAR's loss dropped their record down to 15-21. As for North Jackson, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 32-9 record this season.
Kate Duncan Smith DAR does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for North Jackson, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-4 victory vs. New Hope on the 27th.
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