After a string of four wins, Hamilton's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell 5-2 to the Augusta Southeastern Suns. Hamilton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Augusta Southeastern apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Tuesday.
Jordyn Climer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Hamilton saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aubrey Karle, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Hamilton's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-2. As for Augusta Southeastern, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hamilton will take on West Prairie/Bushnell-Prairie City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hamilton's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so West Prairie/Bushnell-Prairie City's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Augusta Southeastern, they will head out on the road to square off against Mendon Unity at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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