Johnsburg had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it eight. They came up short against the Sandwich Indians, falling 11-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Skyhawks of the 4-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Kimmy Whitlock made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Evelyn Mercurio, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
As for Sandwich, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.
On Sandwich's side, Abigail Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kayden Corneils, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Karlie Hardekopf, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Johnsburg will square off against Marian Central Catholic at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Hurricanes' pitching crew has only allowed 1.3 runs per game this season, so the Skyhawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Sandwich, they will face off against Harvard at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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