East Jackson couldn't beat Morenci on Saturday even though they stacked four runs on them in the first inning. The Trojans came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 19-6. The Trojans' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Khloee Gettings stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season. Savannah Macguiness was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple and two RBI.
East Jackson's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Morenci, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Jackson will take on Hanover-Horton at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Comets have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Morenci, they are taking a road trip to challenge Waldron at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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