McKay was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 15th straight loss. They lost 19-2 to the Lebanon Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to McKay of the 17-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Lebanon's part, Tatum Cole made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Cole has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Cole was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Jannah Jimenez was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Mahala Pyle was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
McKay's loss dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Lebanon, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season.
McKay will be playing in front of their home fans against Woodburn at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Woodburn is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning McKay will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Lebanon, they will take on Dallas at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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