Fort Wayne Bishop Luers gave up the first runs on Saturday, but they didn't let that get them down. They skirted past the Taylor Titans 5-4.
The team relied heavily on Ali Hoffman, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2. Julia Spoltman was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Taylor's side, Jadyn Underwood was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Underwood has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Underwood was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jallainah Harris made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two triples and a run.
Even though they lost, Taylor kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Fort Wayne Bishop Luers' victory bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Taylor, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-7.
Fort Wayne Bishop Luers will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against New Haven at 5:30 p.m. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers is facing New Haven at the right time seeing as New Haven is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Taylor, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tri-Central at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Taylor has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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