West Jones extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 13-12-1. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hattiesburg Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-0 on Tuesday.
Mckenley Allen was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
As for Hattiesburg, they pushed their record up to 14-8-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games.
On Hattiesburg's side, Chloee Parhm made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Parhm was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Camiyah Craft, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Jones will square off against George County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rebels have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Hattiesburg, they will face off against Terry at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 11.2 runs per game this season.
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