Softball Preview: Gorham Fayette Eagles vs. Stryker Panthers
Gorham Fayette is on a ten-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Stryker a five-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Gorham Fayette Eagles will take on the Stryker Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Gorham Fayette's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Pettisville on Wednesday. They suffered a rough 23-0 loss at the hands of the Blackbirds.
Meanwhile, Stryker scored the most runs they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of Holgate by a score of 6-4. That's two games in a row now that Stryker has lost by exactly two runs.
Taylore Rethmel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six runs (all of which were unearned) on ten hits. She also set a new season high mark in walks with no.
At the plate, Oliviah Clingaman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Addalee Fulk, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Gorham Fayette's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Stryker, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7-1.
Gorham Fayette suffered a grim 28-0 defeat to Stryker in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can Gorham Fayette avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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