Murray extended their losing streak to 11 on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-14. They lost 12-2 to the Hopkins County Central Storm. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Storm apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Murray saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maylen Darnell, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. Mya Brown was another, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Hopkins County Central, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-11. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Hopkins County Central's side, Reese Renth was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Renth was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Layla Sorrells was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cadence Allen, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Murray will square off against Carlisle County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hopkins County Central, they will challenge Caldwell County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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