Gowanda had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 5-5 to make it four. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Forestville Central Hornets. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Gowanda saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Holland Browning, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
As for Forestville Central, the win keeps they at an undefeated 7-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.6 runs this season.
On Forestville Central's side, Megan Gruber was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Gruber has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emily Lilllie, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Gowanda is set to square off against their familiar foe Pine Valley Central at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Forestville Central will take on rival Randolph at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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