West Mecklenburg extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-13 in the process. They lost 17-2 to the Mallard Creek Mavericks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mavericks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 0-0 back in March.
As for Mallard Creek, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-12. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
For Mallard Creek's part, Madison Williams made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit and allowing only two earned runs while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. Williams has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Joanna Brito was incredible, firing off two home runs, three RBI, and one stolen base while going 2-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Makaila Murray, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. West Mecklenburg is set to challenge their familiar foe Harding University at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Mallard Creek will face off against rival Chambers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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