Nash Central extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 7-11 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Yellowjackets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 back in March.
Nash Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was LAYLA LAFFERTY, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
As for Roanoke Rapids, their victory bumped their record up to 12-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 15th.
On Roanoke Rapids' side, Madison Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up six Ks. Jones has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lydia Carroll, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season.
Nash Central will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Bertie at 6:00 p.m. on the 29th. Roanoke Rapids does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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