After a string of nine wins dating back to last season, Maury's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell 8-5 to the Churchland Truckers. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Maury has scored all season.
For Churchland's part, Madison Yero was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Yero has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Yero was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Pharoah Doxie was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Maury's loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-1. As for Churchland, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Maury will head out on the road to square off against Salem at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Maury's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Salem's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Churchland, they will be playing at home against Manor at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Manor is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season.
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