Chapel Hill had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it ten. They came up short against the Hooks Hornets, falling 21-12. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Devils of the 17-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
As for Hooks, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. The result was nothing new for Hooks, who have now won six contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Hooks' part, Mollie Guantt made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits. Guantt has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with three RBI and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Keeli Harris, who went 2-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Hadlee Grant, who went 3-for-5 with three runs and three RBI.
Looking ahead, Chapel Hill will face off against Harts Bluff at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. As for Hooks, they will take on Mildred at 10:20 a.m. on Thursday.
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