Tecumseh had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 4-11 to make it four. They took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Jonathan Alder Pioneers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pioneers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-6 on Monday.
As for Jonathan Alder, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games.
For Jonathan Alder's part, they got a great performance from Taryn Miller as she tossed six innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits. Miller has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Natalie Neumeier was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Riley Magginis was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Coming up, Tecumseh will take on Bellefontaine at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Arrows' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chieftains have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Jonathan Alder, they will face off against North Union at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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