Mays had lost 12 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-14 to make it 13. They came up short against the Forest Park Panthers, falling 28-16. While the Raiders didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Panthers 12-6 in the first period.
Na'Kiyra Harkness made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Giselle Turner, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
As for Forest Park, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-9. Considering they have won eight matchups by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Forest Park's side, Ninette Watkins was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, five runs, and five RBI. Those five runs gave Watkins a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alivia Cade, who went 3-for-5 with five stolen bases, four runs, and one triple.
Looking ahead, Mays will head out on the road to challenge Morrow at 5:55 p.m. on Thursday. As for Forest Park, they will host Creekside at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Seminoles have averaged an impressive 13.5 runs per game this season.
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