Mannford hit McLoud with a four-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Redskins lost 9-1 to the Pirates. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Redskins have suffered since September 24, 2024.
Elexias Patterson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over 4.1 innings pitched.
At the plate, McLoud saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kayse Higdon, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. That stolen base was Higdon's first of the season.
This is the second loss in a row for McLoud and nudges their season record down to 3-2-1. As for Mannford, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Looking ahead, McLoud will take on Maysville in a tournament on Thursday. As for Mannford, they will square off against Adair at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday.
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