Thomas Jefferson fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Elizabeth Forward on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Elizabeth Forward Warriors by a score of 2-1. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Thomas Jefferson has scored all season.
For Elizabeth Forward's part, Shelby Telegdy made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over nine innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and only one walk). Telegdy has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Telegdy was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI.
Telegdy wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hannah Evans, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Thomas Jefferson's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Elizabeth Forward, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-1.
Thomas Jefferson does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Elizabeth Forward, they will head out on the road to challenge Yough at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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