Williamstown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Nicholas County Bluejackets by a score of 11-10. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Williamstown of the 8-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Nicholas County's part, MacKenzie Davenport spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and seven unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Peyton Boone was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Leia Hurst was another key contributor, going 4-for-5 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Williamstown's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Nicholas County, their victory bumped their record up to 11-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Williamstown will take on Raceland at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Raceland is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Williamstown will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Nicholas County, they will head out on the road to face off against Mercer County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Nicholas County is facing Mercer County at the right time seeing as Mercer County is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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