If Paxton was riding high fresh off their 15-0 takedown of Vernon last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bobcats fell just short of the Chipley Tigers by a score of 16-15 on Tuesday. The Bobcats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 9-7.
Emily Ward and Marley McClelland stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ward scored three runs while going 2-for-4, while McClelland scored a run while going 3-for-4. Ward also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Delia Pennington was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three RBI.
Paxton's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Chipley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paxton will square off against Vernon at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Yellowjackets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12 runs per game on average), something the Bobcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Chipley, they will head out on the road to challenge Bozeman at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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