Paul Laurence Dunbar extended their losing streak to eight on Monday, dropping their season record down to 7-15 in the process. They lost 14-5 to the Henry Clay Blue Devils. If the Bulldogs were looking for revenge after losing 7-4 to the Blue Devils when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Henry Clay, their win bumped their record up to 8-13. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
For Henry Clay's part, Jayne Skaggs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Elise Pearson and Mady Henry did most of the damage at the plate: Pearson went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Henry got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI Pearson has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Ja'Khia Tichenor, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Paul Laurence Dunbar will square off against Collins at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Henry Clay, they are taking a road trip to challenge Frankfort at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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