Jefferson-Morgan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. Their rough 14-5 defeat to the West Greene Pioneers might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jefferson-Morgan of the 8-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For West Greene's part, Payton Gilbert made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Gilbert was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emmaline Beazell, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Ella Scott was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with five RBI and two doubles.
Jefferson-Morgan's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for West Greene, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jefferson-Morgan will stay at home for another game and welcome California at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. California is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Jefferson-Morgan will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for West Greene, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Chartiers-Houston at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Chartiers-Houston will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something West Greene surely won't give up without a fight.
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