Whitehall was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Granville Golden Horde by a score of 5-4. Whitehall was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Granville apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Granville's part, Lauren Bascom was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Bascom has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Bascom was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Bascom wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Megan Decker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Whitehall's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 0-3. As for Granville, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Whitehall will head out on the road to square off against Hudson Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hudson Falls is coming into the game with three straight victories at home, so Whitehall will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Granville will take on Salem at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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