Mexico closed out a tough week on Thursday at home by losing to Highway 54 and North Central Missouri Conference rival Fulton 14-2 in five innings. The Class 3 No. 2 Lady Hornets finished with 16 hits, including nine straight to begin a eight-run third inning, to hand Mexico its fourth straight loss -- all against district opponents. Brooke Teel led the offense with two hits, and Hannah Loyd was 1-for-2 with one walk. Natalie Underwood held the Lady Bulldogs at bay through five innings with eight strikeouts, five walks, four hits and two unearned runs.
Look for the story in the Sept. 16, 2023, edition of the Mexico Ledger.
