Borger was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hereford Whitefaces. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Whitefaces apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Emilee Bridges put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in February. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double.
Bridges wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brancey Hammit, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits Hammit has posted since back in February. Lila Breedlove also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Borger's loss dropped their record down to 5-20. As for Hereford, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 7-12 record.
Coincidentally, Borger and Hereford will both be playing Perryton the next time they take the field. Hereford will host Perryton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, while Borger will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on March 25th.
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