Checotah was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Stigler Panthers by a score of 3-2. That's two games in a row now that the Wildcats have lost by just one run.
Hailey Prince spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Layna Vandiver was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a triple and a run.
Checotah's defeat dropped their record down to 13-8. As for Stigler, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 14-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Checotah will welcome Wilburton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Checotah's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Wilburton's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Stigler, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sallisaw at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Stigler will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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