Starmount was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the South Stokes Sauras. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Starmount of the 6-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
Payton Howell stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 4-for-4 with two RBI and a double. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played. Carley Money was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Starmount kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Starmount's defeat dropped their record down to 10-9. As for South Stokes, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-13.
Starmount will be playing at home against Alleghany at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Alleghany is coming into the game with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Starmount will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for South Stokes, they will take on North Stokes at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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