New Haven had lost five straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 2-21 to make it six. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bluffton Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-5 on Saturday.
Sophia Smith and Rakiya Jackson-Totton did some serious damage despite the final result: Smith went a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple and two RBI, while Jackson-Totton went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was Jackson-Totton's first of the season. Jaedyn Hoover was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
As for Bluffton, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-13 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
On Bluffton's side, Kamryn Ault spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits. Ault has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Tressa Renner was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Addison Kauffman, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Haven will square off against Huntington North at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Bluffton, they will take on Adams Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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