Comer extended their losing streak to 20 on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-24. They came up short against the Shelby County Wildcats, falling 21-6. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-1 last Wednesday.
Haley Tyler was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Shelby County, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 12-2. Considering they have won nine matchups by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Shelby County's side, Danslen Connell made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Connell has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Makayla Allen was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Maddy Minton was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and three RBI.
Looking ahead, Comer will head out on the road to challenge Thorsby at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Shelby County, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 1-0 loss against Boaz on the 10th.
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