It was a good run, but Rockmart unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Coahulla Creek Colts by a score of 5-3. The Yellowjackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Colts apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August.
Kaylee Huckaby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Madi Sanders made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI.
Rockmart's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-4. As for Coahulla Creek, they pushed their record up to 13-7 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockmart has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome North Murray at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rockmart's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so North Murray's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Coahulla Creek, they will challenge Ringgold at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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