Stockton faced Diamond in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Tigers fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 6-4. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Ellie Pettit spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Raelyn Henderson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Zoe Rains, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Stockton's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Diamond, the win keeps they at an undefeated 13-0.
Looking ahead, Stockton will venture away from home to face off against Ash Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Diamond, they will welcome Versailles at 5:45 p.m. on Friday.
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