McKeesport fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Franklin Regional on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 6-4. The Tigers just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Ryenn Thomas put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over eight innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while going 3-for-4.
Thomas wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jessica Miller, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. Joylin Scheaffer also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
McKeesport's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Franklin Regional, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McKeesport will welcome Penn-Trafford at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Franklin Regional, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Kiski Area at 4:00 p.m. The contest will give the Panthers their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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