First Colonial was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 8-4 to the Salem Sundevils. First Colonial was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Salem apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Katie Beck and Kailey Jackson were huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, Beck struck out 11 batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Jackson tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Beck has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Beck scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Jackson scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lily Arnold, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base.
First Colonial's loss dropped their record down to 13-6. As for Salem, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 10-9.
First Colonial will head out on the road to challenge Kellam at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kellam is coming into the contest with 11 straight wins at home, so First Colonial will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Salem will take on Bayside at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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