Madison dropped their record down to 11-5 on Thursday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins at home. They lost 13-1 to the Owen Warhorses. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Patriots have suffered since March 3rd.
Madison saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addie Sams, who went 2-for-4 with one double.
As for Owen, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 14-3. The result was nothing new for the Warhorses, who have now won 12 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
On Owen's side, Sophie Neal made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Neal has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and three runs.
In other batting news, Owen let Mia Roland and Elly Wright run wild. Roland went 3-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and two RBI, while Wright got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Hannah Norton, who went 3-for-5 with three runs and three RBI.
Madison does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Owen, they will face off against Mitchell at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Warhorses' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mountaineers have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season.
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