Buckeye extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 10-5. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Jena Giants. Panthers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Giants since Tuesday.
Kenadee Jeansonne spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits.
As for Jena, the win keeps them at an undefeated 11-0. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average this season.
On Jena's side, the result came thanks to Kiette Cooper's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 14 Ks. Cooper has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jena saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Callie Decker, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Buckeye is set to challenge their familiar foe Bunkie at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Jena will square off against rival Caldwell Parish at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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