Myrtle has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.91 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Pontotoc Vikings. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-11 two weeks ago.
Ally Murphy was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Mary Ella Mayer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-5. Shelby Thompson was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Myrtle's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-5. As for North Pontotoc, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 15-8 record this season.
Myrtle does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for North Pontotoc, they will square off against Louisville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.
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