Gorham Fayette had lost ten straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 1-12 to make it 11. They came up short against the Holgate Tigers, falling 15-0. Having soared to a lofty 29 runs in the game before, the Eagles' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Gorham Fayette saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Willow Mitchell, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for Holgate, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-12. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Holgate's side, Lici Escamilla made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Escamilla has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Lyndee Palte was incredible, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Sifuentes, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Looking ahead, Gorham Fayette will head out on the road to challenge North Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Holgate, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ottoville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Tigers are facing the Big Green at the right time seeing as the Big Green are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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