Armstrong was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 9-2 to the Hoopeston Cornjerkers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Armstrong of the 6-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Tinley Parkerson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Hoopeston's side, Maddie Barnes and Jersey Cundiff made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Barnes struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Cundiff tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Barnes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Barnes scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Cundiff scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Macy Warner, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Aubreyana Inman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Armstrong's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Hoopeston, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-10-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Armstrong will face off against Salt Fork at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hoopeston, they will head out on the road to square off against North Vermillion at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Vermillion is coming into the game with four straight defeats at home, meaning Hoopeston will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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