Greenville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Melissa Cardinals, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Greenville of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Melissa's part, Alex Starr looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Starr has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kennedy Bradley was a standout: she fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Paisley Needham, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a triple.
Greenville's defeat dropped their record down to 3-18-1. As for Melissa, they pushed their record up to 24-2-1 with that win, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Sherman the next time they take the field. Melissa will head out to face Sherman at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, while Greenville will host them at 6:45 p.m. on Friday.
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