American had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it eight. They lost 16-6 to the Piedmont Highlanders. If the Eagles were looking for revenge after losing 8-3 to the Highlanders when the teams met back in March of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Amber Hillman was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases and three runs. Another player making a difference was Mangalu Rodrigez, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs.
As for Piedmont, they now have a winning record of 3-2. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Piedmont's side, Talia Perl was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Perl was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Rosemarry Dickinson was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Hannah Joerger was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. American will square off against Deer Valley at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolverines have averaged an impressive 23.5 runs per game this season. As for Piedmont, they will face off against Arroyo at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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