Bandys extended their losing streak to ten on Friday, dropping them down to 5-16. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Maiden Blue Devils. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-0 back in March.
As for Maiden, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games.
For Maiden's part, Raegan Rembert made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Rembert has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.
In other batting news, Maddy Clontz was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. Sydney Sigmon was another key player, earning two RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Bandys will take on West Iredell at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Maiden, they will challenge Patton at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.11 runs per game on average), something the Blue Devils will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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