Lumberton extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 8-7. They lost 16-4 to the Salem Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 12-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Karie Brooks made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
As for Salem, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6-2 record this season. Considering they have won eight games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Salem's side, Kenzie Dalton was a standout: she got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Dalton also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ripsy Reid, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run.
While Lumberton had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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