New Bremen scored first but ultimately less than Versailles in their contest on Monday. They fell just short of the Versailles Tigers by a score of 5-3. The defeat continues a trend for New Bremen in their matchups with Versailles: they've now lost six in a row.
Alayna Ross spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, New Bremen saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lydia Bushman, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and a stolen base.
New Bremen's loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Versailles, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Bremen will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Minster, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Minster will roll in looking for their 20th straight win, something New Bremen surely won't give up without a fight. As for Versailles, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Marion Local at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Marion Local is coming into the game with five straight victories on the road, so Versailles will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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