Grant was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 7-1 to the McDaniel Mountain Lions . The result was an unpleasant reminder to Grant of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
For McDaniel's part, Isabel Hale spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Hale has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, McDaniel let Jessie Brill and Kaylie Schmitz loose on the outfield. Brill scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Schmitz scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Mercedez Berduo-Flores, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Grant's loss dropped their record down to 5-14. As for McDaniel, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a massive bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Ida B. Wells the next time they take the field. Grant will head out to face Ida B. Wells at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, while McDaniel will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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