The Fordyce Redbugs will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Gurdon Go-Devils at 5:00 p.m. Fordyce is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
Fordyce's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Junction City on Thursday. Their tough 19-0 loss to the Dragons might stick with them for a while.
Meanwhile, Gurdon scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past Ouachita 20-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Gurdon.
Sadie Griffin was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Griffin has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Griffin was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mikaela Bradshaw, who went 4-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and a triple. Mollie Cox was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Fordyce's defeat dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Gurdon, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Fordyce might still be hurting after the 19-1 loss they got from Gurdon when the teams last played back in March. Can Fordyce avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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