Falkner extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 6-19 in the process. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Potts Camp Cardinals. Unfortunately, that's the fourth time they've come up short against the Cardinals this season, with their most recent defeat being a 8-5 loss on Thursday.
As for Potts Camp, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 15-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games.
For Potts Camp's part, Alyssa Clifton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 12 Ks. Clifton has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Myleigh Melton was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Haley Ackerman was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs.
While Falkner had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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