It was a good run, but Republic unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak in Tuesday's first game. They fell just short of the Northport Mustangs by a score of 16-15. Republic has not had much luck with Northport recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
Sarah McGaffey led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. McGaffey is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Campbell, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
Even though they lost, Republic was hitting in the corners and finished the game with three triples. That's the most triples they've managed all season.
On Northport's side, Dalilah Colton was a standout: she scored five runs and stole five bases while getting on base in six of her 11 plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Alexus Stark, who scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of her nine plate appearances.
Having lost for the first time this season, Republic fell to 4-1. As for Northport, the victory was the fourth in a row (dating back to last season) for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Republic by a score of 16-2 later that day.
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