Tri-County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-9. They lost 15-0 to the Almond-Bancroft Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 back in April.
As for Almond-Bancroft, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-1. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won nine matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
For Almond-Bancroft's part, Lexi Carlton was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Carlton has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Lacie Bradley was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tia Dernbach, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Tri-County will square off against rival Port Edwards at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Almond-Bancroft is set to face off against their familiar foe Wild Rose at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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