Ellis extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They came up short against the Skyline Thunderbirds, falling 10-2. The Railroaders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Thunderbirds apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Skyline, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games.
For Skyline's part, Kory Anschutz was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Anschutz has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Gaby Eubank was excellent, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Grace Hoffman, who went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Skyline beat Ellis by a score of 13-5 later that day.
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