Breckenridge had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Peaster Greyhounds by a score of 8-5. That's more bragging rights for Breckenridge, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Chloe Whitmire was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Whitmire has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Whitmire was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Joni Jackson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emma Williams, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
On Peaster's side, Abigail Wiley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Melo Holt, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Breckenridge is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a massive bump to their 17-9-1 record this season. As for Peaster, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-7.
Breckenridge will head out on the road to face off against Millsap at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Breckenridge is facing Millsap at the right time seeing as Millsap is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Peaster, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Comanche at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Comanche will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Peaster surely won't give up without a fight.
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