Turpin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 14-5 loss at the hands of the Jackson Polar Bears.
For Jackson's part, Addisen Essig spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Emme Woolbert was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Madi Veno, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Turpin's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Jackson, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Turpin will face off against Anderson at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Jackson, they will head out on the road to square off against Mercy McAuley at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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