Gallia Academy can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Chesapeake Panthers as the Gallia Academy Blue Devils made off with a 9-3 win. That six run margin sets a new team best for Gallia Academy this season.
For Chesapeake's part, HANNAH WEBB spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. Those seven strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, RACHAEL BISHOP was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was RILEY ISSACS, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Chesapeake didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Gallia Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-11. As for Chesapeake, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 14 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season.
Gallia Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Portsmouth at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Chesapeake, they will head out on the road to take on Fairland at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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