Hardaway dropped to 8-4 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Shaw Raiders, falling 19-0. The Hawks were red-hot at the plate heading into the game (they scored no less than ten runs in the three matchups prior), but the Raiders' pitcher proved too tough.
As for Shaw, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by 13 runs or more this season.
For Shaw's part, Skylar Lockhart was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Lockhart has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in October of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Coryelle Smoak, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in October of 2024. Michayla Bledsoe was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Hardaway will square off against rival Carver at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Shaw is set to face off against their familiar foe Jordan at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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