Evans fell victim to Simpson and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Broncos. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Eagles' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Hadleigh Riley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Stormy Jeane was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and one stolen base. That triple was her first of the season.
Evans' loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Simpson, they pushed their record up to 8-5 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Evans will face off against Hornbeck at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Simpson, they will challenge Plainview at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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