Heritage extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping them down to 4-13. They lost 16-6 to the Emerson Mavericks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mavericks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 24-4 back in February.
As for Emerson, they pushed their record up to 11-8 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The result was nothing new for the Mavericks, who have now won seven contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
For Emerson's part, Sarah Lester was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Lester was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Emerson let Ellie Thurman and Madison Mayes run wild. Thurman went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double, while Mayes went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits Thurman has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Aubree Ramirez, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Heritage will challenge rival Independence at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Emerson is set to face off against their familiar foe Frisco at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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