Siegel extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 8-9-1 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Riverdale Warriors. That's two games in a row now that the Stars have lost by just one run.
Siegel saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Haile, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Emma White also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
As for Riverdale, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-11 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.4 runs over those games.
On Riverdale's side, Lauren Brewer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits. Brewer has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Bella Waldrop was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Payton Hurst, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Siegel will venture away from home to challenge Gordonsville at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something the Stars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Riverdale, they will head out on the road to face off against Rockvale at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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