Altha had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-15 to make it 11. They fell just short of Bethlehem by a score of 8-7. Altha was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Bethlehem apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Annaleigh Hansford was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Kaylean Clowes was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Bethlehem, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 10-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games.
On Bethlehem's side, Abigale Brannon was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ruby Bailey, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Altha will head out to face off against Chiles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bethlehem, they will venture away from home to take on Rocky Bayou Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season.
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