Justice had lost ten straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 0-13 to make it 11. They came up short against the Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials, falling 17-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Colonials this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 24-2 back in April.
As for Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by seven runs or more this season.
For Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology's part, Josie Whitaker made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Whitaker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology got a massive performance out of Emma Tao, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Tao has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Dia Bhatia also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Coming up, Justice will face off against Lewis at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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