After flying high against W.S. Neal two weeks ago, Robertsdale came back down to earth. The Robertsdale Golden Bears fell just short of the Baldwin County Tigers by a score of 2-1 on Monday. It was the first time this season that Robertsdale let down their fans at home.
Rylee Budke was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Robertsdale saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madelyn Sewell, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Baldwin County's side, Madilyn Byrd spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 11 Ks.
Robertsdale's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-5. As for Baldwin County, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Robertsdale will head out on the road to take on Spanish Fort at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Robertsdale's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Spanish Fort's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Baldwin County, they will be playing at home against Faith Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Baldwin County hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
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