East Buchanan hasn't had much luck against Penney recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The East Buchanan Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Penney Hornets at 5:00 p.m.
East Buchanan is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 43rd straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They lost 24-8 to North Platte.
Delaney Crump was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits. Madisyn Miller was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Penney brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They came out on top against Lathrop by a score of 11-6 on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Hornets as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Braelynn Calton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Isabella Baker was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Briauna Conkling, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Penney was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .424. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
East Buchanan's loss dropped their record down to 0-22. As for Penney, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-15.
East Buchanan might still be hurting after the 14-4 defeat they got from Penney in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will East Buchanan have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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