If Kate Duncan Smith DAR was feeling good fresh off their 17-2 takedown of Woodville last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Patriots fell just short of the North Jackson Chiefs by a score of 12-10 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Patriots have suffered since April 3rd.
Kate Duncan Smith DAR got a good showing from Jessa Ellis, who pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. What's more, Ellis gave up only zero walks, the fewest she's had since back in February.
At the plate, Mac Ford made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Ansleigh House was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three runs and one double.
Kate Duncan Smith DAR has been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-27-1 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for North Jackson, their record is now 19-14-1.
Looking ahead, Kate Duncan Smith DAR will face off against Sylvania at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. As for North Jackson, they will take on Scottsboro at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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