Southside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Lejeune Devil Pups by a score of 8-7. Southside was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Lejeune apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Mya Bryant spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on 12 hits.
On the hitting side, Lily McLean made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Dana Ransom, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
On Lejeune's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Molly McSorley gave up just two earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits. McSorley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kendall Taylor, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Southside's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Lejeune, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-12.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Southside by a score of 7-4.
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