Southwestern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Allegany-Limestone Gators by a score of 5-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Southwestern of the 12-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Madelyn Burnett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Southwestern saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Siri Dubois, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Southwestern's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Allegany-Limestone, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southwestern's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Jamestown at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Allegany-Limestone will take on Fredonia at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fredonia will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Allegany-Limestone surely won't give up without a fight.
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