Bowsher was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 16-0 to the Whitmer Panthers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bowsher of the 29-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Whitmer's part, Jessica Burchett was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Burchett was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Whitmer let Raegan Lapoint and Ryleigh Hannibal loose on the outfield. Lapoint scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Hannibal scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Soniyah Britter was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Bowsher's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Whitmer, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Bowsher will be playing in front of their home fans against Toledo Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Whitmer, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 22-0 win vs. Rossford on the 6th.
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