Softball Recap: Litchfield Purple Panthers vs. Staunton Bulldogs
Litchfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 11-1 to the Staunton Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Litchfield of the 16-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Litchfield saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Charlie Bono, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Staunton's side, Gianna Bianco spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. Bianco has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lilly Bandy was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ele Feldmann, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Litchfield's loss dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Staunton, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Litchfield will be playing in front of their home fans against Vandalia at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Staunton will take on Civic Memorial at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Staunton will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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