Sulphur Bluff was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 10-0 walloping at the hands of the Detroit Eagles. Considering the last time Sulphur Bluff couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
For Detroit's part, Hannah Johnson and Erin Maynard were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Johnson tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Maynard tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Johnson scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Maynard scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kayleigh Griggs, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Allensworth, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Sulphur Bluff's loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Detroit, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sulphur Bluff will take on Saltillo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Saltillo is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Sulphur Bluff will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Detroit, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Como-Pickton at 4:30 p.m. Como-Pickton's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Detroit's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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