Bauxite dropped their record down to 16-12 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Sheridan Yellowjackets, falling 7-0. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Miners haven't been shut out since back in March.
MJ Bermingham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
As for Sheridan, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-5. The result was nothing new for the Yellowjackets, who have now won 15 matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Sheridan's side, Chloe Clark made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over seven innings pitched. Clark was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Skylar Sterritt, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Emma Harrell, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Bauxite didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-8 defeat against Malvern on the 29th. As for Sheridan, they have also already played their next game, a 2-1 loss against Bentonville on the 3rd.
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