East Mills was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 16-4 to the Jefferson Yellowjackets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to East Mills of the 9-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in June of 2023.
For Jefferson's part, Emily Loots spent all three innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on zero hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Madeline Tierney, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Cara Ronk was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
East Mills' loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Jefferson, the victory got them back to even at 9-9.
East Mills will head out on the road to challenge Sidney at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. East Mills is facing Sidney at the right time seeing as Sidney is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Jefferson, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-3 defeat vs. Riverside on the 8th.
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