Versailles extended their losing streak to six on Saturday, dropping them down to 4-6. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 11-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Benjamin Logan Raiders. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Raiders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-3 on Saturday.
Alexis Francis and Jalyn McEldowney did some serious damage despite the final result: Francis went 3-for-4 with one home run and two runs, while McEldowney went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Sara Dirksen was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
As for Benjamin Logan, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games.
On Benjamin Logan's side, Tanna Jacobs was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Jaylyn Parker, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Coming up, Versailles will be playing at home against Russia at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Benjamin Logan, they are taking a road trip to square off against North Union at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Raiders' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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