Clarkdale and Puckett squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Clarkdale had to settle for second. They lost 13-5 to the Puckett Wolves. Clarkdale's loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Emma Freeman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Taylor Read, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Puckett's side, Lila Murphy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Mallary Lemoine was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Brooke Shivers was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Clarkdale's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 21-11. As for Puckett, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 26-9 record this season.
As of now, neither Clarkdale nor Puckett have any future games scheduled.
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