Rutherford extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-6. They lost 16-0 to the Port St. Joe Tiger Sharks. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Rams were not able to get on the board.
As for Port St. Joe, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-5. Considering they have won seven games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Port St. Joe's part, Christina Clayton and Brooklyn Bishop made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Clayton pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Bishop tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. At the plate, Clayton got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs, while Bishop went 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs Bishop has posted since back in February of 2025.
In other batting news, Port St. Joe let Anniston Gainer and Brooke Peacock run wild. Gainer went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Peacock went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Elli Newman was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with three runs.
Coming up, Rutherford will challenge Poplar Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Port St. Joe, they are taking a road trip to take on Wewahitchka at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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