Hector was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 6-2 to the Lavaca Golden Arrows. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hector of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Hector saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addie Boley, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
On Lavaca's side, Macie Irby made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Irby was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mayli Stockton, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Hannah Winchester was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Hector now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Lavaca, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hector will take on Western Yell County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hector is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season. As for Lavaca, they will be playing in front of their home fans against County Line at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lavaca is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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