Nettleton dropped to 7-2-1 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Caledonia Cavaliers by a score of 3-2. That's two games in a row now that the Tigers have lost by just one run.
Bailey Payne spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up six Ks.
As for Caledonia, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.3 runs this season.
On Caledonia's side, they also let their pitcher toss all eight innings and she was also dialed-in: Kennedy Trotter gave up two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those 13 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Trotter.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Camryn Higgintbotham, who went 2-for-3 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.
Nettleton has already played their next matchup, a 4-3 loss against Hamilton on the 27th. As for Caledonia, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, an 11-0 victory against Houston on the 27th.
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