Holt was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 12-11 heartbreaker at the hands of the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-9 back in February.
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Jada Waller and Janiyah Blakely stepped up to the plate in a big way. Waller scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Blakely scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1. Waller is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Neala Roper, who scored a run while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Holt always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .739. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .556 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Holt's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Tuscaloosa Academy, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Holt will welcome Aliceville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tuscaloosa Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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