Slippery Rock scored the most runs they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 15-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sharon Tigers. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Slippery Rock in their matchups with Sharon: they've now lost seven in a row.
Ciana D'Antoni was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, seven RBI, and two runs. Lyla Runtas was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
On Sharon's side, Mya Bundrant made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Bundrant was even better at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mary Claire Brown, who went 3-for-5 with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Dalaini Bayer, who scored three runs while going 2-for-5.
Slippery Rock's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Sharon, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Slippery Rock will be playing in front of their home fans against Franklin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Franklin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Sharon, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Erie at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Erie has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11 runs per game on average), something Sharon will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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