Murray was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the West Jordan Jaguars by a score of 6-4. Murray was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as West Jordan apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2016.
Savana Whitlock spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Jazzy Vera and Lauren Harrison stepped up to the plate in a big way. Vera went 1-for-3 with a home run and an additional RBI, while Harrison scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On West Jordan's side, Isabella Knight made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and only one walk). Knight has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Knight was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, West Jordan got a massive performance out of Arianna Fjeldsted, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Fjeldsted is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Taylor Hughes was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Murray's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for West Jordan, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Murray will be playing in front of their home fans against Alta at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for West Jordan, they will head out on the road to face off against Taylorsville at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Taylorsville is coming into the matchup with four straight losses at home, meaning West Jordan will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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