The David Crockett Pioneers didn't have quite enough to beat the John Battle Trojans on Wednesday and fell 7-5. That's two games in a row now that the Pioneers have lost by exactly two runs.
Julie Maupin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Madelyn Dulaney, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
David Crockett has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 19-7-1 record this season. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the defeats came by an average of only 1.67 runs. As for John Battle, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. David Crockett will square off against Lakeway Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Pioneers 2.3, the Lions 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for John Battle, they will venture away from home to square off against Union at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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