Taylor extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 19 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-14 in the process. They lost 24-1 to the North Miami Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-0 last Saturday.
As for North Miami, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. The result was nothing new for North Miami, who have now won eight matches by six runs or more so far this season.
For North Miami's part, Erika Raber made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts Raber has posted over her last four contests. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Jordyn Hackworth was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases and five runs. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Porscha Pickett was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI and two runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Taylor will challenge Sheridan at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Miami, they will square off against Southwood at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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