Gilman extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 8-8. They lost 12-2 to the Athens Bluejays. That's two games in a row now that the Pirates have lost by exactly ten runs.
As for Athens, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. Considering they have won seven games by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
For Athens' part, Jaelin Switlick was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Switlick has posted since back in April. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Karly Eckert, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Autumn Diethelm, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Coincidentally, Gilman and Athens will both be playing Hurley the next time they take the field. The Bluejays will head out to face the Northstars at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Pirates will play them later in the day, at 2:00 p.m.
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