Randolph Southern extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 21 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They lost 15-0 to the Eastern Hancock Royals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rebels of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Eastern Hancock, their victory was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-6. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games.
For Eastern Hancock's part, Nieko Engleking made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Those 12 strikeouts gave Engleking a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Lilli Ringer was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Addisyn Trackwell was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Randolph Southern will challenge Shenandoah at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Eastern Hancock, they will face off against Knightstown at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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