Nitro extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping them down to 1-7. They lost 12-2 to the Point Pleasant Big Blacks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Big Blacks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-4 two weeks ago.
Nitro saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zoe Hyatt, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Torrance Nutter also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Point Pleasant, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-3. They not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 8, 2025 (when they won 15-1).
On Point Pleasant's side, Rylan MacKnight made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. MacKnight has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs.
In other batting news, Kyla Queen was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bralee Roush, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Nitro has already played their next contest, a 10-5 defeat against St. Albans on the 3rd. As for Point Pleasant, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 7-0 victory against Harrison Central on the 3rd.
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