Connally had lost nine straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-19 to make it ten. They came up short against the China Spring Cougars, falling 19-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-1 on Tuesday.
Connally saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Ard, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base. That stolen base was Ard's first of the season.
As for China Spring, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 17-9. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won 11 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
On China Spring's side, Keri Green looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Green has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Brooklyn Jamerson was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Taryn Crouch, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and one triple.
Connally does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for China Spring, they will head out on the road to take on Gatesville at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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