Goretti was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 11-6 to the Hancock Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Goretti of the 4-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Cora Farmer put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off five hits. Farmer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Bailey summers made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Goretti's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Hancock, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Goretti will face off against Our Lady of Mount Carmel at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Goretti is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season. As for Hancock, they will head out on the road to challenge Turkeyfoot Valley Area at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hancock will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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