After a string of three wins, DeRidder's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eunice Bobcats. DeRidder was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Eunice apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on March 12th.
Laila Roberson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Mya Ware made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Presleigh Vine-Myers, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
DeRidder's loss dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Eunice, their win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DeRidder will take on Sam Houston at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Eunice, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Leesville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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