North Valleys extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 2-12. They lost 11-0 to the Spanish Springs Cougars. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Panthers haven't been shut out since back in March.
As for Spanish Springs, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record up to 18-2. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won ten contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Spanish Springs' part, they got a great performance from Hannah Fitzpatrick as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Fitzpatrick has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Brooklyn Doyle was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoey Viehweg, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Coming up, North Valleys will face off against Galena at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Spanish Springs, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Douglas at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season.
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