Adams City had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it seven. They lost 17-6 to the Overland Trailblazers. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trailblazers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Adams City saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Giannah Chavez, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that Chavez has hit this season. Another was Karyme Martinez, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs.
As for Overland, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Considering they have won four matches by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
On Overland's side, Michaela Halton made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Halton was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and one RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kourtnie Batcho and Emma Davis did most of the damage at the plate: Batcho went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs, while Davis went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. What's more, Batcho posted four RBI, the most she's had since back in September of 2024. Anaiah Patterson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Overland beat Adams City by a score of 13-3 later that day.
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