Farmington had lost 13 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-9 to make it 14. They lost 25-6 to the Portsmouth Christian Academy Eagles. The Tigers were not able to make up for their loss to the Eagles from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Portsmouth Christian Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-4. That 19 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Portsmouth Christian Academy's part, Makayla Spurr made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Spurr was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI. She also put up a hit, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Shanelle Gray was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and three RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Emma Anderson was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
While Farmington had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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