Shenandoah extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 2-10. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bellaire Big Reds. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Big Reds this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-5 on Saturday.
Aliyah Harding was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. Harding was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run.
In other batting news, Brylie Hardesty made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and earned three runs and two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Addy Harbaugh, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI.
As for Bellaire, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since March 26th.
On Bellaire's side, Jaela Phillips was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Phillips has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Jazzy Green was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shenandoah will welcome Shadyside at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Zeps' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Bellaire, they will face off against St. Clairsville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Big Reds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Devils have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.
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