Jasper was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lumberton Raiders. The Bulldogs were not able to make up for their loss to the Raiders from their previous meeting back in March of 2024.
Braelyn Beatty spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Erika Gomez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kylie Gary, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Jasper's record is now 3-5-2. As for Lumberton, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Coming up, Jasper will challenge Silsbee at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lumberton, they will be playing at home against Bridge City at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Bridge City has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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