Joaquin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They suffered a tough 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Hooks Hornets. Joaquin was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hooks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2021.
For Hooks' part, Kinsley Birdwell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Birdwell has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Zoey Greenwood was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Hadlee Grant was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Joaquin's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10-1. As for Hooks, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 17 of their last 19 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 23-5-1 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Joaquin is on the road again on Friday to play Groveton at 6:00 p.m. Groveton will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Joaquin surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hooks, they will head out on the road to take on Winnsboro at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Winnsboro's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Hooks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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