It was a good run, but Jeffersonville unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Saturday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 9-1 walloping at the hands of the Beech Grove Hornets. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Jeffersonville has scored all season.
Brookelyn Miles was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases.
On Beech Grove's side, Malone Moore made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Moore has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season. Moore was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Mylee Boling was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Harper Moore was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
Having lost for the first time this season, Jeffersonville fell to 5-1. As for Beech Grove, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jeffersonville's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Salem at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Jeffersonville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Beech Grove, they will be playing at home against Pike at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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