Anderson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 10-4 to the Eastern Comets.
Emma Wilson and Brianna Carter did some serious damage despite the final result: Wilson scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Carter scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was La'Rayna Elliott, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
On Eastern's side, Kenzie Degraaff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. Degraaff has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Emillia Andrews was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Mackenzea Causey was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Anderson's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Eastern, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-10.
Anderson will challenge Pendleton Heights at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pendleton Heights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Anderson's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Eastern does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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