Tuesday just wasn't the day for Ethel's offense. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Webster Wolverines on Tuesday. Ethel's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For East Webster's part, Paytan Sanders made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Sanders was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Jennings, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jasie Rae Flora, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Ethel's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for East Webster, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a massive bump to their 11-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ethel will take on McAdams at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. McAdams is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Ethel will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for East Webster, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Nettleton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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