Smoky Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They lost 17-4 to the Hesston Swathers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Smoky Valley of the 13-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
For Hesston's part, Elyse Griffin and Brenlyn Richmond made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Griffin pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Richmond tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Griffin has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Griffin went 2-for-4 with five RBI and two runs, while Richmond scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Hesston got a massive performance out of Karmen Carson, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Maci Kramer, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Smoky Valley's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Hesston, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-6.
As of now, neither Smoky Valley nor Hesston have any future games scheduled.
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