Durant had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-10 to make it eight. They came up short against the Tahlequah Tigers, falling 13-0. The Lions were not able to make up for their defeat to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
As for Tahlequah, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by seven runs or more this season.
For Tahlequah's part, Zoie Griffin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Griffin has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Holli Carnes and Lilly Garcia did most of the damage at the plate: Carnes went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI, while Garcia went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave Garcia a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Riley Dotson, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Durant will host Del City at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Tahlequah, they will be playing at home against McAlester at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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