Thomas Jefferson Academy extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 8-10. They lost 9-1 to the Gatewood Gators. The Jaguars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Gators earlier this season, when they won 5-2.
As for Gatewood, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-7. The result was nothing new for the Gators, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Gatewood's part, Riley Roberts was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave Roberts a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.
In other batting news, Lily Arthur and Ellie McMillian did most of the damage at the plate: Arthur went 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while McMillian went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Colbie Stolley also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Thomas Jefferson Academy will challenge Jenkins County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Gatewood, they will square off against Windsor Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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